The days of sitting in a desk chair all day are on their way out, as studies and students show that a little flexibility in seating options can improve engagement and performance. Check out all the different options for flexible seating available to fit any classroom space.
Why Adopt Flexible Seating Options?
Flexible seating options, sometimes called comfortable seating, give students the choice between different types and locations for seating in a classroom setting. Offering alternatives to traditional desks such as bean bag chairs, stools, balance boards, and standing desks has been shown to help students focus.
Adding more comfortable options to the learning environment takes the focus off of needing to sit still and deal with discomfort, and instead focus on the intended topics and lessons plans being covered in class. Students who are more engaged in learning are more likely to take an active role in class. Check out this news article detailing some teachers’ personal experiences with flexible seating and the benefits that come with its adoption.
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What Are the Types of Flexible Seating?
Different types of flexible seating are available for all of the various shapes, layouts, and sizes that learning spaces come in. If you’re looking to expand your seating options, consider one of these types of flexible furniture pieces:
Chairs:
Chairs don’t have to be boring. From balls to rocking stools, seating in the classroom can be varied to suit different learning styles and needs.
Classroom Select NeoRok Wobble Stool
Safco Zenergy Ball Chair
Floor Seating:
Sitting on the floor doesn’t need to be distracting and uncomfortable. Versatile floor seating options can take individual reading time from a drag to a students favorite part of the day, while some options could help students focus during lessons.
Children’s Factory Beanbag Chair
Lorell Active Balance Board
Children’s Factory Floor Cushion
Flexible Seating Accessories:
If the goal is just to add a little flexibility to the set-up of an established classroom, there are options available for that as well! Students can fidget with a bouncy band under their chair, use a standing desk to stretch their legs, or simply add a special cushion to a standard chair for added comfort and focus.
Abilitations Balance Bagel Cushion
Bouncy Bands for Desks
AlphaBetter Stand-Up Desk
