I teach 6th grade in Middle School and most, but not all, think sitting on the floor is "babyish." I bought individual square cusions that the students can use if they sit on the floor. Those that want to sit up close to me and the book sit on the floor with a cushion. All others bring their chairs in tight or sit on top of the desks close to me. And between the 3 levels - floor, chair, desk - everyone can see and it works real well. ~Lisa
On 10/1/10, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > I teach middle school. Last year we adopted the workshop model. Our > trainer explained why we have students move in close and sit on the > floor during mini lessons. Last year this worked for my students. > > This year several of my students are complaining about sitting on the > floor. They say it hurts their back or knees. > > I don't want to say the SOME kids can sit in chairs, but others cannot. > I'm looking for your thoughts on everyone moving their chairs in > close. > > I have my doubts because it does not feel as intimate, and I think it > will not allow me to get in close to the kids when they are talking > with their partners. > > I'm especially interested in hearing from middle school teachers about > what has worked for you. > Thanks! > Jan > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
