- For reading sessions or class discussions, where a table isn’t necessary, consider having ‘circle time’ on the floor. It’s an opportunity for children to sit close to one another, engage in playtime, and participate in activities together!
- Bring activity to learning, challenge your class to perform a wall sit and see who can last the longest, answer math problems or read whilst in this fun position.
- Check this out for further info on wall sitting: 13 Amazing Wall Sit Benefits: Technique and Tips | MuscleLead.
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Sitting on the Floor
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Sitting on the floor helps improve flexibility, strength, and balance.
Believe it or not, It encourages better posture by making you sit up straight and strengthens your core muscles.
Instead of sitting on the sofa or a chair while reading or watching TV, find a comfy spot on the floor with a cushion or blanket. It’s a great way to enjoy your favourite shows or books while stretching and relaxing your muscles. You can kneel, sit cross-legged, or check this video out for inspiration:
Challenge: Try sit down and stand up without using your hands!
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Research shows sitting on the floor promotes better balance, posture and muscle strength. With evidence showing that sitting on the floor with folded legs can place the least stress on the body.1 Try watching the TV next time from the floor!
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The Surprising Benefits of Sitting on the Floor Every Day | TIME
Sitting positions: Floor Sitting: Benefits, Positions, What to Watch For (health.com)
When sitting on the floor, try to keep your back straight – as if you had a string pulling you from above! Move around, and switch up the positions of your sitting. Be comfortable and practise regularly to increase flexibility and reduce muscle aches.2
- When resting inside on the floor or outside on the grass, you could create a cool den with blankets and pillows, providing a creative space for them to relax.
- You can also setup some toys on the floor, to encourage this.
- Maity, P., De, S., Pal, A., & Dhara, P. C. (2016). An experimental study to evaluate musculoskeletal disorders and postural stress of female craftworkers adopting different sitting postures. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 22(2), 257–266.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2016.1152736 - Gordon, S. (2023, April 13). Sitting on the Floor Shown to Improve Your Posture—Experts Recommend Two Positions. Health.
https://www.health.com/floor-sitting-posture-benefits-7377628