As educators prepare students for the complex global society and economy, the 4 C’s (creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking) become crucial for success. Obtaining these skills requires students to flex between working alone, in groups or all together. Look for products that enhance mobility, support a range of postures, and provide multipurpose solutions.
Observation
Students distract other students when they fidget, but standard chairs don’t address students’ need to move. Introducing exercise ball-type solutions create other concerns.
Solution
For middle schools and above, move from standard chairs and student-specific solutions, like exercise balls, to universal modulating stools. These support sit, stand and perch options and make fidgeting productive, while eliminating unique seating that stereotypes students.
