Podcasts about flexible seating

In this delectable episode, join host Mark Baratto as he dives into the heart of Key West's culinary scene with Scott Pridgen, Executive Director of A.H. Monroe. Discover the essence of the "Taste of Key West" event, a gastronomic festival that marries the love for food with a noble cause, with all proceeds supporting AHMonroe's initiatives. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Truman Waterfront on March 25th, 2024, from 6 to 9 pm, this episode uncovers what makes the "Taste of Key West" one of the island's most anticipated foodie festivals. Celebrating its 29th year, the event showcases an exquisite array of local restaurants and vintners, offering attendees an unforgettable experience of flavors and aromas. Scott and Mark explore the community spirit and the collaborative efforts between A.H. Monroe and Republic National Distributing Company, bringing together an impressive selection of cuisine, craft beer, and fine wines. From the allure of the VIP experience with its exclusive sommelier-led wine tastings and upscale hors d'oeuvres to the democratic joy of sampling diverse bites and sips with the "2 For Taste" option, this episode serves up the perfect blend of culinary delight and philanthropy. More on A Taste of Key West Join us for a journey into the Taste of Key West - a celebration of community, cuisine, and charity. Whether you're a food enthusiast eager to explore the festival's offerings or a supporter of local causes, this episode promises a taste of the magic that makes Key West a unique culinary destination. A.H. Monroe & Republic National Distributing Company brings the community together for Cuisine, Craft Beer & Fine Wines!  Cheers!   TASTE VIP PASS - $150 / person - includes lighted VIP tent with tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your Taste of Key West experience, upscale, butler-passed Hors d'oeuvres, an Educated sommelier to discuss the finest wines only available in this exclusive area, The VIP badge grants you unlimited food and wine samples, a Taste of Key West wine or pint glass and plate. Flexible Seating. 2 For Taste - $75 - includes 2 glasses, 2 plates and 60 tickets Admission is Free. To enjoy these scrumptious small bites, fine wine, and spirits – you will be able to purchase a glass, plate, and tickets on-site These will be available for purchase at the ticket booth on the day of the event - Monday, March 25th.  $1 / ticket (each bite-size portion is usually 4-6 tickets) $5 / wine glass $5 / pint glass $5 / plate To get tickets:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/65227816/taste-of-key-west-key-west-truman-waterfront-park Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tasteofkeywest Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TasteofKeyWest/

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Are you tired of the traditional classroom setup? Do you want to create a positive and engaging learning environment for your students? Flexible seating is a growing trend in education that focuses on providing students with a variety of seating options to enhance their comfort, focus, and collaboration. Join me as we delve into the seven best ways to incorporate flexible seating into your classroom and watch as your students thrive in a dynamic and empowering educational setting.In this episode, you will learn: the benefits of flexible seating 7 ways to create a differentiated learning environment through flexible seatingRelated Resources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 10Let's Connect!Shop ResourcesInstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Black History Month Unit for your Social Studies Curriculum Are you an upper elementary teacher looking to find a quality TEKS- and CCSS-aligned resource that covers important events and figures in black history? Looking for minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities to teach social studies concepts to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students? Look no further! Purchase the Black History Month Unit!Love Chocolate? You'll LOVE this resource!Are you an upper elementary teacher looking to find a quality resource that covers the history of chocolate and how chocolate is made? Looking for minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities to teach nonfiction, informational or expository text to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students? You'll love this FUN 3-week unit all about chocolate! The Story of Chocolate Unit starts with an engaging fiction story about a chocolate bear. Students compare characteristics of fiction and nonfiction text before diving into the interesting history of the cocoa bean, how they are harvested and processed, and how they turn into the delicious chocolate treats we know and love! This 3-week unit includes lesson plans, digital slideshows, colorful and real photos, informational passages, vocabulary and comprehension questions, a project, unit assessment, and more.The Story of Chocolate Nonfiction Unit

I've said it again and again, but I truly love connecting with members within Wife Teacher Mommy, so I'm continuing this idea by having another member, Kimberly Lock, on the podcast today. She brought up a unique topic that we've never talked about on the podcast or done any blog posts on, so I jumped at her idea! Today Kimberly and I are talking about the key benefits of flexible seating and how it helps students learn. Kimberly shares her story with us, but she had a windy path to get to her current role as an educator today. She has worn many hats, but this past year was her first classroom at a new school. Kimberly's passion lies in reading intervention and differentiation so that all students can make progress and feel successful in reading. Another passion of Kimberly's is creating flexible seating for students, which she explains as accommodations or modifications for students with behavior or focus issues. Kimberly points out that as educators, we believe in the philosophy that not all kids are equal and we have accommodations when it comes to academics, but we tend to not feel the same way about behavior. As someone who uses it, Kimberly reveals the many benefits of flexible seating in her classroom. Not only is it something fun and different from the old and boring traditional desk and chair, but it provides students an opportunity to move around, can't sit still, or need to wiggle in order to focus. Since flexible seating isn't the traditional way of sitting in a classroom, we discuss certain procedures that need to be implemented. Kimberly promises that if it's introduced in the right way, it can be a useful tool that eliminates behavior that shouldn't be a problem in the first place. While there are many benefits of flexible seating, she does caution some potential problems that could arise. But don't worry, she has some solutions for that! Looking for something new and different, yet effective for your students this school year? Flexible seating could be the solution for you! With the many benefits of flexible seating, why not give it a try in your classroom? We promise you won't regret it, and neither will your students! Resources Mentioned: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/sp/wife-teacher-mommy-club/ (Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!) Visit http://wtmgiveaway.com/ (wtmgiveaway.com) for more details on our giveaway https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/shop/filters/bundles/all-bundles/ (I Spy Math Bundle) https://www.amazon.com/shop/wifeteachermommy/list/V1W1DFIRUL25 (Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List ) Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/benefits-of-flexible-seating (https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/benefits-of-flexible-seating) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/club (Join Wife Teacher Mommy Club. ) https://www.instagram.com/wifeteachermommy/ (Follow her on Instagram @wifeteachermommy.) https://www.facebook.com/groups/325390458094002 (Join our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite). https://www.pinterest.com/kelseymommy/_created/ (Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.)

In this episode, we discuss flexible seating, multiple intelligences, and an asset-based perspective of students. 

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks faced by Ben's son Sam when Sam eats plowed up snow and ice at his school. Dr. Don - not risky

Note this is not a picture of Sam's actual snow and ice, just Don's first imagining of it. Listen to the episode you animals. Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks faced by Ben's son Sam when Sam eats plowed up snow and ice at his school.Dr. Don - not risky

This week inside the Teacher's Lounge, Hannah and Kristin discuss one of the hot topics of the last 10 years: Flexible Seating.

Welcome back to The Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast. Whether you will be in-person or online, we want our classrooms to be just as safe as they are engaging. In this week’s episode, I am going to dive into five things that teachers will need to reconsider to make sure the upcoming school year is safe for everyone. COVID-19 is making things hard but not impossible! This is not a podcast I had imagined making but it’s our responsibility as teachers to ensure the safety of our students. I am not a doctor. These are my personal tips, but please do make sure you’re following the rules at each of your teaching locations. Takeaways from this episode: Host a virtual open house! Share a little about yourself and allow your students to do the same.  Offer personal supplies instead of encouraging students to share.  Apply for Not So Wimpy’s “Adopt-A-Classroom” program and set up “DonorsChoose” projects! Use virtual manipulatives. Think about sanitization when creating options for Flexible Seating.  Create personal student book boxes and a return book box for a safe classroom library.   Interested in Not So Wimpy’s Adopt-A-Classroom program? If your classroom is chosen, Not So Wimpy will give you the opportunity to create a supply wishlist for your classroom and every month we will send you a box of supplies. Don’t wait, apply here.    Listen to our “How to Make Centers Safer” episode here for more safety tips. There’s no denying that this school year will be a bit unconventional, but the students are so lucky to have you making their year great. Have a not so wimpy day!   Want more Not So Wimpy Teacher tips and tricks? Find tons of resources on our website at www.notsowimpyteacher.com and follow me on Instagram @notsowimpyteacher where I share daily!

In Episode 47 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast, Deb chats with Nicole Santamaria founder of Miami Handwriting, where she works with children, families, and schools to help develop handwriting skills and the broader issues those kids are dealing with.In this episode they cover:Some fundamentals of good handwritingAll the different brain functions that need to coordinate in order to have good handwritingSensory systems that you need to tap into in order for the child to be regulated enough to learnFlexible seating opt in HEREHandwriting Resources opt in HEREBio HEREFollow Miami Handwriting onYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBJ...Instagram - https://www.facebook.com/miamihandwri...Facebook - https://www.instagram.com/miamihandwr...Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/miamihandwr...Website - http://www.miamihandwriting.comTeaching Kids to Manage Anxiety - https://bit.ly/2AJNLDW

In this episode I take a look at flexible seating and the benefits that I have found to having it in my classroom. How does your classroom look?

On this week's episode I'm joined by the energetic Aaron, from Mr J's Learning Space on Instagram. Aaron talks us through the process he undertook as an early adopter of the flexible learning model. You'll hear all of his learnings over three years of flexible seating arrangements and how he'd do things differently if he was establishing a flexible learning classroom for the first time now.This is a great listen as we begin to pack up our rooms for the beginning of 2020. If you've ever thought about dipping a toe into flexible seating, this is the episode for you!Be sure to check out Teach Starter's fabulous Flexible Seating Resource Collection!Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Flexible seating, with different kinds of chairs and configurations than what we are used to seeing in classrooms, is on the surge. But what does the research say? Is it effective? Should it be one of the little things schools invest in to affect change? Co-hosts Tracy and Jim debate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/support

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In this episode, we talked about Self Care for Teachers & Rewarding Students if they are doing excellent. Plus, we talked about flexible seating. Special Guest: Mrs. Hopkins (6th grade Math Teacher at Cedar Creek Middle School) Question of the Night: What advice or encouragement would you give to the high school seniors? Let us know by using the #FutureEducatorsTalk on Instagram & Twitter. In the next episode, we will talk about: Empathy for Students, Teachers using their own money for school supplies & Kindness in the Classroom. Brand New Episode Coming Out Every Monday --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/futureedtalk/message

After over 55 thousand people viewed a quick tour of her classroom, I had to ask Tracey Tinley to be the first guest of Season 03! In her 22nd year of teaching, Tracey explains how she found the inspiration, the time and the resources for her flexible seating class. She shares her tips and tricks on how YOU can transform your classroom and WHY it's beneficial. As she explains... the classroom is the third teacher! To view her stunning classroom: https://twitter.com/IdeaShopPD/status/1167588089595924485?s=20 To follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdeaShopPD

A lot of teachers are ditching the desks and opting for flexible seating in the classroom. But is it all that it's cracked up to be? Should you make the switch? In today's episode, we take a look at flexible seating and the benefits and struggles in implementing this new trend. See the show notes her: https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-21 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/farrah-henley/support

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Chelsea Marelle. Before we get into her big move we discuss curriculum for different special ed populations, including leveled literacy interventions and interactive journals and math groups. We talk about class decor on walls, flexible seating and setting our children to find success.Then Chelsea shares her moving experience and gives tips for moving to another state in the middle of the school year: how to interview, pack up, and start over with a new class or student population in January.Get all the links and resources at https://lisagoodel.com/podcast16. This podcast is hosted by Lisa Goodell. #helpforspecialeduators #teacherpodcast @lisagoodellequip

Let's talk about Flexible Seating. It has become a popular trend over the past few years. Like many trends, there is the potential for a lot of good. However, when the WHY behind the practice is lost, the practice can become problematic. In this episode we are going to put the focus back on the WHY, tease out the do's and don'ts of implementing flexible seating, and understand how to build a community of reflective learners. Are you ready to dive in?

I have been using flexible seating in my classroom for a couple of years now. So, I'm going to tell you why I do that, and what benefit I am seeing from that as well.

This episode will discuss reasons for providing flexible seating options and explain how to effectively manage the implementation in a practical, realistic, affordable way.

A simple search on Pinterest or a scroll through an educator's Instagram feed clearly demonstrates that flexible seating continues to be all the rage in classrooms across the United States.  But beyond the envy-worthy images, does flexible seating truly work for teachers and students?  Can it work for all age groups?   Do students (and teachers) actually benefit from this new arrangement? How do teachers get started giving students the choice of where to sit? In today's episode, Danielle and Nicole welcome Nicki Dingraudo of the SprinkleToppedTeacher, the second grade teacher behind the 20 Minute Sub Plan, back to the show to share her expertise in terms of flexible seating.  Nicki's background in Special Education and Physical Education initially intrigued her to look into flexible seating, and before long, Nicki was learning all she could about the topic in order to propose this seating arrangement for her own classroom.  Nicki shares the ins-and-outs of flexible seating, from the logistics of finding different seating options for students to setting up rules to make these choices work on a daily basis for the students in your classroom.  Nicki clears up the common myths and misconceptions around flexible seating, explaining how students and parents have reacted to this set up in her own classroom.  After hearing about how beneficial flexible seating has been with regards to teaching soft skills like responsibility and sharing and discovering just how inexpensive it can be to get started, you'll want to implement flexible seating in your own classroom, no matter what grade or subject you teach.   Be sure to check out Nicki's blog post which takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at her classroom so you can get a sense of how it works-- and what it really costs.  In addition to being an inspiring classroom tour, Nicki also has some additional takeaways and pointers to help you make flexible seating a reality in your own school. What you'll hear in this episode: -Common objections to flexible seating-- and why those points might not be so valid -How classroom procedures and modeling strategies help make flexible seating work (even for young students) -When is the “right” time in the school year to start with flexible seating -How being creativity can help you create amazing flexible seating options-- for under $50! -How parents respond to flexible seating when first seeing it during a Back-to-School Night Links: Nicki's first time on the show! Episode 17: How To Make a Solid Sub Plan in 20 Minutes or Less https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/sub-plans-in-20-min-or-less Spark https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/B001GAUS6E Nicki's website: http://www.thesprinkletoppedteacher.com Nicki's Blog: http://www.thesprinkletoppedteacher.com/2019/05/flexible-seating-ideas-for-classroom.html?m=1

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Hello everyone! Today, we are  continuing our flexible seating Q&A! If you missed part 1, check it out here! With the help of one of my favorite Instagram teachers, Shane Saeed (@fantasticallyfourth), we are hitting on just about every question and concern you could have about flexible seating. If you’ve ever thought about making the commitment to flexible seating, but were concerned about pricing, effectiveness, logistics, or even if you were concerned it was just a fad, this is the episode for you! We cover all of these points, and much much more! In part 2, we dive DEEPER into what flexible seating is all about, and hit on everything from "when things break," to how does it help the kids to have flexible seating! Shane is absolutely amazing, and I loved talking with her. Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes!  For more on flexible seating, check out my first episode on the subject here!

Hello everyone! Today, we are having a flexible seating Q&A! With the help of one of my favorite Instagram teachers, Shane Saeed (@fantasticallyfourth), we are hitting on just about every question and concern you could have about flexible seating. If you've ever thought about making the commitment to flexible seating, but were concerned about pricing, effectiveness, logistics, or even if you were concerned it was just a fad, this is the episode for you! We cover all of these points, and much much more! Shane is such a power for good in the educational community, and I know you're going to love my talk with her! Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe and review the show on iTunes!  For more on flexible seating, check out my first episode on the subject here!

I interview Cynthia Hawkins, a high school Social Studies teacher, on how and why she implemented flexible seating in her Social Studies classroom. Subscribe to me on iTunes so you know when my next episode is released and leave a review so I can continue to grow! Podcast website: http://invitationstolearn.com/ Twitter: @MrsLanghorne Email: invitationstolearn@gmail.com You can follow Ms. Hawkins on Twitter @HawkinsAPUSH

Beth Pittman joins the podcast to discuss how she keeps her students engaged during flexible seating in her classroom. You can visit her website at www.flexibleinfirst.com/ and follow her on Instagram @flexibleinfirst.

Do you have trouble sitting still for a two-hour training? Imagine how your students feel during the school day! Flexible seating doesn’t have to be complex, but it surely can impact classroom climate. By changing the physical space for students, we can prompt them to take ownership of their personal behavior and learning. This episode of #3PsinaPod showcases Yolanda Everett’s best practices and tips for success with flexible seating. The fourth-grade teacher from Sierra Vista Unified School District says after 10 years in the field, she needed a change — more than a paint job or a grade-level swap. Instead, the teaching veteran, National Board candidate, and mother of three, wanted to see what might help her students learn best. Listen as Danielle and Mary hear how swapping out desks for tire chairs and exercise balls has turned Everett’s classroom upside for the better!

Hello! This is Danah Hashem, and thanks for joining me for today’s episode of Prose and Context. In this episode, I’d like to spend some time talking about flexible seating: what it is, how I’ve seen it work. All that good stuff. So, for those of you who are unfamiliar, flexible seating is a movement or a classroom strategy where teachers set up their classrooms with a variety of seating options, all of which differ in some way or another from the traditional desk-facing-the-teacher situation. This can include beanbags, couches, rocking chairs, all sorts of things. It often features large tables for collaboration instead of desks, nooks for independent work, or lap desks for mobile work. And all of that seating is arranged in different zones or areas, some are set up to facilitate group work, some for individual work, large discussions, all different types of scholarly work. The idea behind flexible seating is that each day, students come into class and make a decision about where and how they should learn that day. This is a way of differentiating your classroom to allow for different kinds of students, different learning styles, physical ability levels, personality types - all sorts of individual differences that our students come to class with on a daily basis. A lot of the ideology behind this idea comes from an article by Teresa Strong-Wilson and Julia Ellis that explores the classroom environment as a type of teacher itself. So traditionally and historically, we usually consider parents and then educators as any child’s 2 main teachers, so you’ve got the parent and the educator, but Strong-Wilson and Ellis explore the environment as a third teacher from which our students gather information and construct knowledge. So this is essentially what flexible seating is about. It’s about leveraging our classroom environments to help students get the most out of our time with them. So every teacher implements flexible seating differently, but what this looks like for my classroom is that I have a big selection of traditional desks, actually, if we’re being honest, more than I would ideally like to have, but those traditional desks are arranged in a U-shape, but I also in a far corner in the back have a small kitchen table with 4 chairs around it next to a bookshelf with a light. And then off to the side in a different corner, I have a carpeted space with beanbags, some floor pillows, and a large coffee table in the middle. And then throughout the room, I have scattered rocking chairs and papasan chairs with lap desks. And when students come into my classroom on the first day of school, I explain to them that they can sit wherever they want so long as they practice making smart choices for themselves. This means that they have to come into class each day, self-assess their status and energy level, inventory what they know about how they learn, decide what tasks they have ahead of them that class, and then choose a seat that accommodates all those factors. So they have to take all of that into account and then make a choice based on those factors. If partway through class, they realize that they’ve miscalculated or they need to adjust, they can get up at any time without asking and find a new learning situation for themselves. No questions asked. They also should be aware that one learning choice may not be the right one for every single class. So some days might be a desk day where you come in and you think, “ok I really should be at a desk today,” for whatever reasons. And then another day you might come in and think “ah, I’m just gonna grab a blanket, curl up on the beanbag with a pillow,” and that could be what’s right for the student for that day. They have to come in and make that choice every single class session. So most teachers who are new to Flexible Seating come in hot with the main question, which is ‘does this not create total chaos in class?’ I had the same question myself, but, surprisingly,

Fourth grade teacher Justine MacKinnon helps us understand how flexible seating has changed her fourth grade classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e368 Sponsor: From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects. Go to advancementcourses.com/give to submit your project today. AND, if you are in need of PD, 10-Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with code COOL20. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the coupon code COOL20. Never stop learning!

Recap of the show:--Don’t fall for thirst traps...they could be detrimental to your health.--Take what you see on social media lightly and be available on social media and in real life. We are still human and need real human connections.--Things to consider: if you are implementing flexible seating, begin with the end in mind. --You should begin with the end in mind with classroom management as well as standards.-- Keep Tidal if you are a fan of Beyonce!!

Katie Nethaway teaches 3rd grade at Laingsburg Elementary and is diving deep into the world of student-centered learning, starting with the furniture and seating in her room. If you have considered flexible seating in any capacity, tune-in to receive vital insights and inspiring examples. Katie would love to share more with any interested, so feel free to reach out to her at katie.nethaway@laingsburg.k12.mi.us For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology integration coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Today we hear from Bridget Visser and some of her middle school students about how she implemented flexible seating in her classroom.

Today we hear from Bridget Visser and some of her middle school students about how she implemented flexible seating in her classroom.

In her four years as a grade school teacher in Bismarck, Olivia Becker says she has done a 180 in terms of her teaching philosophy.Becker says she entered the profession with a traditional approach, but soon found herself overwhelmed by curriculum, teaching to standards and student behaviors. Becker says she came to understand that she wasn't happy and that her students weren't particularly enjoying their time, either. So she decided to reinvent her teaching style which now focuses on student choice, an open concept classroom with flexible seating and practicing yoga and mindfulness.In this episode, you'll learn how she says those changes have transformed students in terms of educational and behavioral outcomes.Resources:http://www.ndplaylist.orghttp://www.ndunited.org/thecuttingedLeaders of Their Own Learning by Ron BergerMindsets and Moves by Gravity GoldbergTeaching with Intention by Debbie MillerWho's Doing the Work by Jan Burkins and Kim YarisMindfulness:Growing Up Mindful – Christopher WillardMindUp CurriculumPodcast: Sounds True: Insights at the Edge – Goldie Hawn – Mindfulness episode Reading with Meaning by Debbie MillerFeedback – Austin's butterfly video – on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqh1MRWZjms Podcasts: TED Radio HourPrincipal Center RadioKids Deserve ItMindful Games Activity Cards @thecuttinged@NDDPI@kirstenbaesler@tdintersmith@bistom@PrairiePublicEd@ndunited

Today we learn about the evolution of flexible seating at Bransford Elementary from the perspective of Tiffany Floyd, 5th grade. Next episode will be about flexible seating at the middle school.

Today we learn about the evolution of flexible seating at Bransford Elementary from the perspective of Tiffany Floyd, 5th grade. Next episode will be about flexible seating at the middle school.

Patti began her career at Lakeshore as a Product Developer in 2000. As a former elementary educator with ten years of hands-on classroom experience, Patti’s passion for helping children learn was second to none. In 2007, she took on the role of Elementary Product Development Manager, overseeing the creation of hundreds of innovative products for school-age children. In 2010, Patti became Director of Research and Development, followed by a well-earned promotion to Vice President of Product Development in 2015. In both of these pivotal roles, Patti has led the company’s efforts to create top-quality, standards-based materials for early childhood programs, elementary classrooms and homes nationwide. Wholehearted in her dedication to meeting the needs of an ever-changing educational environment, Patti and her team visit regularly with teachers around the country to discuss their real-world classroom needs—educator to educator. Patti’s active involvement with professional groups such as NCTM, NAEYC, IRA and ASCD is further testament to her ongoing commitment to the education community.

This episode highlights Mrs. Thomas' flipped classroom and flexible, 21st century classroom design in her High School Algebra classes.

This episode highlights Mrs. Sullivan's use of the SeeSaw app to maximize communication with families in her Kindergarten class. We also touch upon Mrs. Sullivan's flexible seating classroom design.

In this episode, Kathy and Paige discuss the pros and cons of flexible seating in the classroom, and ways we can encourage deeper thinking in our students. Wine pairing of the episode: Wish Flower, California Red. Correction: I misspelled Ms. Djonne's last name! I apologize!

I sat down with Jessica Weibler and discussed flexible seating.

Our 4th grade teachers (Julie Johnson, Breanne Keck, and Blair Trumble) share about making the switch from traditional classroom seating to a flexible seating environment. Hear how the students and teachers adapted to the new system and the ways in which they have seen this change affect student learning. See resources at bit.ly/lessonup.

Are you thinking of creating flexible learning spaces in your classroom? Take a listen to Ms. Good discuss her transformation from traditional seating to flexible learning spaces. Also, Carrie reflects on the early success of e2e and her goal for shining a spotlight on incredible educators throughout the nation. Ms. Good's favorite blogs on Flexible Seating: http://www.flexibleinfirst.com/  http://www.firstieland.com/2017/06/ten-things-you-should-know-about.html  http://www.twosharppencils.com/2017/01/new-to-flexible-seating-heres-10-things.html 

Bill Selak @billselak talks about flexible seating and the research behind academic gains when using it. He also shares how flexible seating should go with more student voice and choice in their learning. Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today! Sponsored by Bloomz. Go to www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz to find out why Bloomz is the best parent-teacher communication system. Read the show notes at www.coolcatteacher.com/e118 at 5:45 am EDT after this show goes live on iTunes. Search the over 100 episodes of past shows by subject and topic to find just what you need at www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast.

Buckle-up! This is a high-energy interview! Kelly interviews Kayla Delzer about flexible seating, the importance of classroom design, and a cornucopia of other educational interests and passions. Kayla is doing amazing work in and outside the classroom. She is an inspiration to all educators and shares a lot of tips that can help you out!    Kayla Delzer is a 3rd grade teacher and technology champion in North Dakota. She is a columnist for Edsurge and blogger for Edutopia, where she writes about a variety of edtech and design topics. She has nine years of teaching experience in second and third grade. Kayla holds her master's degree in Elementary Education and is currently in the process of becoming National Board Certified, the highest mark of professional accomplishment.    On July 23, 2015 she delivered her first TEDx Talk, Reimagining Classrooms: Students as Leaders and Teachers as Learners. Kayla frequently travels around the United States as a featured and keynote speaker, and she is proud to be an international speaker with Best Keynote coalition.    Her work with classroom redesign and flexible seating has become the standard worldwide. She is highly sought after by educational and technology companies to preview and review their products.    Kayla sits on several advisory boards of educational companies, and works closely with Remind, Go Ennounce, GoNoodle, Amazon Education, Seesaw, and Creative Teaching Press to name a few. She was also recently selected as North Dakota's Lead Digital Innovator by PBS. She is authoring her first book for educators based on best 21st century teaching practices for digital natives.    You can connect with Kayla on all social media platforms @topdogteaching, and her student lead social media accounts @topdogkids.   Mentioned in this podcast:    Kayla's favorite books: Move Your Bus by Ron Clark and Todd Nesloney's Kid's Deserve It! Kayla's Edutopia post on Flexible seating: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/flexible-seating-student-centered-classroom Kayla's blog: http://www.topdogteaching.com Edutopia Edsurge National Board Certification SeeSaw App Epic Books for Kids Ron Clark Academy Two Day Training: http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/educators  

Just a quick rant about flexible seating and creating intentional learning spaces. 

Oskar Cymerman teaches high school Chemistry and Principles of Engineering and is author of Crush School: Every Student's Guide To Killing It In The Classroom a book that promotes brain based learning to help students become better learners. His professional interests are brain based learning, flexible seating in high school, social-emotional learning, social justice, and using technology to enhance learning. Follow Oskar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/focus2achieve Oskar's Book on Amazon Oskar's website Focus 2 Achieve About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders weekly to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com

In this episode Mike and Eric interview Marnie Lambitz, A first grade teacher who has been successfully using flexible seating in her classroom. Enjoy! Contact Us: @teachsometech Facebook: Teachers Talking Tech Teacherstalkingtech@gmail.com

Hello everyone! We took last week off due to scheduling issues, but we are back with a great episode. We are talking flexible seating (alternative seating) in the classroom. We hit on why you should consider changing your class seating, giving up control of certain things, practical ideas for your class, and a personal look at Jennifer Moreau's experience with changing her class, and how she pulled off such a big task. Jennifer is a fantastic teacher, and this episode is packed full of ideas, musings, and great teaching advice that is sure to help you somehow. Enjoy! Click here for a helpful blog post from Edutopia on the topic of flexible seating. PS -- Check out her room!      

Hello everyone! We took last week off due to scheduling issues, but we are back with a great episode. We are talking flexible seating (alternative seating) in the classroom. We hit on why you should consider changing your class seating, giving up control of certain things, practical ideas for your class, and a personal look at Jennifer Moreau's experience with changing her class, and how she pulled off such a big task. Jennifer is a fantastic teacher, and this episode is packed full of ideas, musings, and great teaching advice that is sure to help you somehow. Enjoy! Click here for a helpful blog post from Edutopia on the topic of flexible seating. PS -- Check out her room!      

In this episode we have the chance to interview Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard for some great tips on how to use flexible seating in your classroom! Greg Smedley-Warren has been teaching for 10 years. He received his bachelors degree from Indiana University and received my ELL certification from David Lipscomb University. At the beginning of his career he spent two summers teaching in Ecuador which only helped to fan the flames of his passion for teaching. In 2015 I was selected as Teacher Of The Year by his peers. He also has a weekly show on the I Teach TV Network. He enjoys blogging, creating curriculum and resources for his classroom, and conducting professional development sessions to help teachers around the world make their classrooms a more fun, effective and interactive places to teach. When he is not in the classroom, blogging and doing all things teach, he enjoys spending time with his family. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his husband (known as The Mister on his blog) and their dogs, Butters and LuLu. You can find Mr. Greg on his blog, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter. Thank you everyone for listening, and thank you to bensound.com for our theme music. If you enjoy the podcast and can review us on iTunes that would be awesome of you (it will help more people find us)! Kindergarten Kiosk is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network, a network of podcasts for educators by educators.

Devoted the whole show to my reactivated Donor's Choose Giving Page including three new projects from Duluth: Seating for Active Students Classroom iPads and Flexible Seating to Complete Our Classroom All three are from Piedmont Elementary, not too very far from where I went to elementary school.  They actually closed down all three of my elementary, junior high and high schools, so this was close.  Give early and give often!    Show Theme "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com. Or the "Voicemail" widget on Podbusker.com Comment Line: 218-234-CALL   218-234-2255 Contributions: https://www.paypal.me/grizzlysgrowls Take the podcast survey, please?   Here's a link for you.