Movement furniture

Students at Delta West Academy have various options when it comes to choosing furniture for seated and non-seated activities. Besides the traditional classroom chairs and desks, they also have the option of choosing VS active learning furniture:

• Hokki stools – the rounded bottom of the stool encourages subtle movement.
• Panto-Move chairs – are height-adjustable and rocker-enabled to optimize a student’s seated position.
• Standing desks – desks that can be height adjusted for taller students or for any student to stand while working.
• Work Stations – stationary cycles with flat desk platforms

From VS: “Controlled freedom of movement stimulates the entire musculoskeletal system in a great variety of ways. … Body and mind are activated and the natural urge to move around is supported in a productive way.

When sitting dynamically:

• spinal column rhythmic self-adjustment happens on a regular basis
• the spinal discs are continually supplied with nutrients
• the complex muscles of the back are stimulated and strengthened
• the joints of the spinal column – there are over 100 – maintain balance of movement"

The learning benefits are considerable:

• better focus and alertness for a longer period of time
• greater retention and recall of learned material
• more productive and engaged attitude