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  • Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4
  • Speedway, IN
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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How do you learn best? Do you prefer to sit? Stand? Get comfy in a chair? Chances are, most of us have a different preference on what we would choose. But when we take a look in a traditional classroom, we see a majority of students sitting at desks. According to "The Whole U" at the University of Washington, Sitting is the new Smoking. When we ask kids to sit for such a long portion of their day, there is an "increased risk of chronic diseases, organ damage, spine damage, muscle degeneration, and leg disorders." (Washington.edu) We chose the Ikea Kallax bookcases to be the focal point of our standing work stations. We will turn on the bookcases on their sides to create a 35" tall standing work space. The Balance Ball seats will provide an alternative seating experience at the mini-lesson station. Students work on their core muscles, while getting to have a little bounce to their learning experience. The last item that we selected will transform the traditional classroom into a coffee shop feel with the addition of the pub tables. Students were excited to help pick out some furniture to transform our 1979 era classroom into a more 2018 vibe. We want students to be active, but studying in the classroom limits the amount of activity they can have. However, if we give students the opportunity to do much of their work while standing, it will have a positive impact on their health and on their ability to learn.

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How do you learn best? Do you prefer to sit? Stand? Get comfy in a chair? Chances are, most of us have a different preference on what we would choose. But when we take a look in a traditional classroom, we see a majority of students sitting at desks. According to "The Whole U" at the University of Washington, Sitting is the new Smoking. When we ask kids to sit for such a long portion of their day, there is an "increased risk of chronic diseases, organ damage, spine damage, muscle degeneration, and leg disorders." (Washington.edu) We chose the Ikea Kallax bookcases to be the focal point of our standing work stations. We will turn on the bookcases on their sides to create a 35" tall standing work space. The Balance Ball seats will provide an alternative seating experience at the mini-lesson station. Students work on their core muscles, while getting to have a little bounce to their learning experience. The last item that we selected will transform the traditional classroom into a coffee shop feel with the addition of the pub tables. Students were excited to help pick out some furniture to transform our 1979 era classroom into a more 2018 vibe. We want students to be active, but studying in the classroom limits the amount of activity they can have. However, if we give students the opportunity to do much of their work while standing, it will have a positive impact on their health and on their ability to learn.

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