This post focuses on flexible seating in high school classrooms. Classroom design is based on brain research and the infusion of technology in the classroom.This post also shares what flexible seating IS and what it is NOT.

Read all about my journey with flexible seating in the secondary classroom.

You get your new classroom key. You walk excitedly to your new room and unlock the door. Inside you see a stack of chairs and tables in the corner. So where to begin? First things first. You need to get your tables in an arrangement that will facilitate learning by allowing your students to see you and the board. TEACHER DESK The placement of your teacher desk is important and is the first place to start. You need to be able to see the whole classroom and have access storage. Some things to…

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There's a difference walking into my classroom now. It looks different, but it feels different. Students say they "feel like [they] can breathe in here."

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There’s just something so magical about looking at learning as an adventure, and that’s the exact notion I wanted to highlight in this travel-themed classroom. I worked with the classroom decor that this room already had, so I was able to put together a high school adventure-themed classroom in just one day! When I saw ... Read More about Adventure Themed Classroom: An Eclectic Travel Classroom with Boho Vibes

This post explains how I created a modified flexible seating layout in my high school English classroom. I included classroom decor ideas to help you get your classroom ready for this back to school season. You'll find classroom organization ideas well!

How I use flexible seating in the secondary classroom