Looking for flexible seating ideas? Here are some of my favorites!
When I think of flexible seating, the first thing I think of is the wobble chair! My students love these. I have six of these at our "technology" center and six more at my reading table. I also have a few extras that certain students use at their tables. I think the 14 inch size is perfect for kinders. If you're debating on sizes, I'd suggest to error on the smaller side. It's nice for students to be able to have their feet planted firmly on the ground. Even my 11 year old sits on this size just fine (although, 16 inch would work well for him too). I like to purchase these at Amazon because of all the color options (9 to choose from). -But you can also get them in 3 colors from Lakeshore Learning.
I just recently got a couch for my classroom and I LOVE it! It's called the Flex-Space Comfy Couch from Lakeshore! I mean, just look how many kinders can fit on it! I love the color and that I can easily wipe it clean. It's a great place to cozy up with a friend. Isn't it cute how they all want to be right next to each other? There is plenty of room to spread out, but they prefer being together. So darling!
I have three beanbag chairs in my classroom. They are soft, comfy, and wipe clean. The red one pictured is the "little" size from Lakeshore. I thought it might be too small when I ordered, but it's just right. My 11 yr old fits well in it too.
When students want to work on the floor, these "soft seats" from Lakeshore offer some cushioning. We just keep them in a stack when not in use. They are the perfect size and, once again, you can wipe them clean (let's be honest, that's essential for kinders).
I love these wobble cushions from Lakeshore. I was a little worried when they first arrived because I wasn't expecting them to be so big. I thought they might be too big for my kinders...but most of the students love them. Some prefer not to use them. We have about 6 of these cushions...they can use them on their chairs or on the floor. Most opt to use them on the chairs, and we save the "soft seats" for the floor. I like that these have a different texture on each side...one side is more pokey and the other side has softer bumps.
These scoop rockers are a lot of fun. I don't use these ones personally, but several teachers in my school love these in their classrooms. These have been super popular on several teacher Facebook groups. Teachers have found them cheap at Big Lots and Walmart. Sound off below where else you've seen them!
Okay, this floor desk is awesome! I don't use this one personally either, but it's on my list. Several teachers at my school rave about this one. They say their students absolutely love them and they really like using them with laptops. The trick is to make sure students' legs are crossed so it doesn't tip over.
Okay, seriously, how COOL does this look?!? When another teacher at my school got several of these, I was so jealous! I had never even seen them before! And of course, by the time I discovered them, I had already spent all of my grant money. 😒 So I definitely have my eyes on these. You can get them on Amazon here. They are very similar to the wobble chairs I have...but when I sat on this one I felt like it was more comfortable and more stable. They are slightly more expensive than the wobble chairs, mostly because there isn't free shipping.
These last 3 items are from N's teacher's room. She's got some super neat stuff in there!
This balance ball chair is awesome. I have hesitated to do balls in my room...just not sure my kinders are mature enough to handle them and I really dislike the idea of balls rolling everywhere! 😳 These are a great alternative. I love that there is some back support and there are wheels too. Genius! N's teacher added a little extender on the wheels so that they would sit a little taller for her 3rd graders.
These floor seats from Lakeshore are so comfortable and soft. They are also HUGE. I saw them online, and when N's teacher ordered them, I was so surprised at the size. A large/older child would fit comfortably in them...there is ample space. -But make sure you have enough space in your classroom for them. I also love that there is a back rest. These are very plush and cushy. So I worry that they won't clean easily.
Do you use flexible seating in your classroom? Which type is your favorite?
1. Wobble Chairs
2. The Couch
3. Beanbag Chairs
I have three beanbag chairs in my classroom. They are soft, comfy, and wipe clean. The red one pictured is the "little" size from Lakeshore. I thought it might be too small when I ordered, but it's just right. My 11 yr old fits well in it too.
4. Soft Seats
When students want to work on the floor, these "soft seats" from Lakeshore offer some cushioning. We just keep them in a stack when not in use. They are the perfect size and, once again, you can wipe them clean (let's be honest, that's essential for kinders).
5. Wobble Cushions
I love these wobble cushions from Lakeshore. I was a little worried when they first arrived because I wasn't expecting them to be so big. I thought they might be too big for my kinders...but most of the students love them. Some prefer not to use them. We have about 6 of these cushions...they can use them on their chairs or on the floor. Most opt to use them on the chairs, and we save the "soft seats" for the floor. I like that these have a different texture on each side...one side is more pokey and the other side has softer bumps.6. Scoop Rockers
These scoop rockers are a lot of fun. I don't use these ones personally, but several teachers in my school love these in their classrooms. These have been super popular on several teacher Facebook groups. Teachers have found them cheap at Big Lots and Walmart. Sound off below where else you've seen them!7. Floor Desk
Okay, this floor desk is awesome! I don't use this one personally either, but it's on my list. Several teachers at my school rave about this one. They say their students absolutely love them and they really like using them with laptops. The trick is to make sure students' legs are crossed so it doesn't tip over.
8. ErgoErgo Stool
These last 3 items are from N's teacher's room. She's got some super neat stuff in there!
9. Balance Ball Chair
This balance ball chair is awesome. I have hesitated to do balls in my room...just not sure my kinders are mature enough to handle them and I really dislike the idea of balls rolling everywhere! 😳 These are a great alternative. I love that there is some back support and there are wheels too. Genius! N's teacher added a little extender on the wheels so that they would sit a little taller for her 3rd graders.10. Balance Ball Chair Version 2
This Safco Runtz Ball Chair is equally awesome. Once again, no balls rolling around the classroom, but still a bouncy feel. This is N's favorite to use in his class.
11. Floor Seats
These floor seats from Lakeshore are so comfortable and soft. They are also HUGE. I saw them online, and when N's teacher ordered them, I was so surprised at the size. A large/older child would fit comfortably in them...there is ample space. -But make sure you have enough space in your classroom for them. I also love that there is a back rest. These are very plush and cushy. So I worry that they won't clean easily.Do you use flexible seating in your classroom? Which type is your favorite?
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