tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356731404556084935.post2374611047584918832..comments2024-03-28T02:14:44.460-07:00Comments on Finding Ways for All Kids to Flourish: Setting Up a New Classroom: Got Design Ideas? Part IIJoan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356731404556084935.post-20233367072266140392011-04-15T23:55:07.374-07:002011-04-15T23:55:07.374-07:00I love the idea of the exercise balls. I haven'...I love the idea of the exercise balls. I haven't heard of that yet. In my class, I am afraid to try new innovations. I'm new to the profession. I need some advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356731404556084935.post-44044131202500053712010-09-19T21:56:01.502-07:002010-09-19T21:56:01.502-07:00Thanks so much April,Lori,and Angela for your comm...Thanks so much April,Lori,and Angela for your comments. Yes, the light is really nice and the balls are definitely a big hit. I expected lots of questions about them at Back to School Night, but was so busy talking about other things, didn't even get a chance to talk about them. I am fortunate to work at a wonderful school where innovative ideas are embraced.Joan Young (aka Mancini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356731404556084935.post-35848593483431382522010-09-19T20:46:32.789-07:002010-09-19T20:46:32.789-07:00I've read that Minnesota study and found it fa...I've read that Minnesota study and found it fascinating. You're the first teacher I've known who was brave enough to try the exercise balls! So glad to hear it's working out well! :-)Angela Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550253754211140493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356731404556084935.post-79247482820898827312010-09-19T20:32:36.634-07:002010-09-19T20:32:36.634-07:00Love the balls! At my old school we replaced all ...Love the balls! At my old school we replaced all the chairs in the computer lab with them. Everyone's posture improved! I love that they allow legal wiggling. Your room looks great!Lori Sabohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497655389976724719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356731404556084935.post-77954399448328790362010-09-19T20:28:10.576-07:002010-09-19T20:28:10.576-07:00Joan, it looks really nice. You've got some g...Joan, it looks really nice. You've got some great light coming in through those windows. I'm sur the kids love coming in everyday. It also looks like a lovely place to work.April Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705102738457690079noreply@blogger.com