I teach fourth grade and I heard the same thing the first week or two. I have never had this problem before. I simply told them that if I could get down that low (I sit on a milk crate), then they could and that everything in life was not comfortable and they might as well get use to sucking it up! It may have not been as sensitive as others would have responded but I don't do well with whining and that's what it sounded like to me! 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 Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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