For kindergarten teachers: Seat cushion on your chair?
I am wanting to be a kindergarten teacher or elementary teacher soon and I have rocking chair at home. Sometimes I feel that the chair is not too comfortable without a cushion. I want to ask kindergarten teachers who have added on a seat cushion to their chair for some advice. What chair do you have an added a cushion on? How long does the cushion usually last? Would you recommend getting a cushion that is filled with polyester and/or cotton or one that has foam in it? Is it important to pick a certain color/pattern for the cushion? Does the cushion get flat or dirty easily? Will the added on cushion cause problems such as arguments or fights between students? I am assuming that the school will also provide a couple of chairs for the teacher. Some chairs that do have a cushion will not be a good one. Do you also have a chair in the classroom that you added a cushion on top of the cushion that already came with the chair?
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kellbel1120
12 Feb 2010
If youre working with younger grades, I think a cushion is def a must have on a rocking chair. I like to read and work with the kids on the floor instead of lecturing them from their desks. I find that I am on my rocking chair a lot and you def want to be comfortable so get that cushion! If you have a pattern in your room and you find a cushion to match great! If not, Id just go for a dark color so it doesnt get too dirty. If youre worried about kids fighting over sitting on the chair or not, dont let them sit there, unless you have a student of the day or something like thst.