Early last week, the janitors put together our new stand up desks and placed them in my classroom to surprise students once they came in from recess! I hadn't mentioned they had arrived! As soon as the students stepped foot into the classroom, they couldn't believe their eyes! They were ready to try them out and wanted me to come up with some sort of system on how all 23 of them could use them! They were ecstatic!
I placed each standup desk near several groups in the room. I'm allowing kids to rotate through and explained these would be very popular and we need to be mindful of others. Students are doing an excellent job and there is never a minute when the stand up desks are not being used! EVERYTIME I look over, I see one foot swinging on the swing bar! It's amazing to see how focused these students are while standing at the desk!
I KNOW these stand up desks are boosting learning because I've already seen improvements in engagement. Students who were normally digging their desks missing instruction are now the most frequent visitors to the standup desks and they remain on task. They are excited about learning! I'm so appreciative of these desks and my students are reaping the benefits as well! Thank you so much! I couldn't have done it without you! I can't wait to see growth in ALL areas of learning.”
My students were thrilled when they arrived to class and saw the standing desks available for their use. We have been rotating and taking turns so that all students benefit from these desks. We are currently seeking a few more of these desks so that more students can use them at once.
You'll see these desks were a big hit. We even utilized them to make thank you cards. With the end of the year testing upon us, these desks arrived just in time. We have offered students a pleasant standing location where they can complete their end of year exams. I look forward to continue using them in the upcoming school years.
Offering students the opportunity to stand while completing their work has been very beneficial, in fact, many students were standing prior to receiving these desks. Now, students don't have to bend down to such an uncomfortable position. Students can now comfortably stand and complete their work while simultaneously having the movement their bodies seek. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Brady
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