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Key Considerations for Classroom Seating

Classroom furniture is the ultimate accessory, but it is important to choose the most practical furniture to help your students succeed.  Classroom chairs and desks are iconic, but they should not be distracting, uncomfortable or dysfunctional.  

Summer is the perfect time for teachers to gather ideas about how they want to start the new school year, gather ideas about staying organized, and ultimately how they can help their students better succeed in school.  It all starts with their chair

First, are the chairs comfortable?  Remember, whether you’re teaching Pre-K or 12th Grade, your students need to be able to sit for hours at a time and stay attentive.   When the chairs are stiff, poorly designed, too large or small it will be difficult for your students to pay much attention to anything else besides their seating arrangement.

Next, focus on the durability of the chairs.  Be mindful of the functionality of the chairs; can they withstand frequent use and occasional rough activity?  For example, you should look for chairs that have strong leg support, these often have steel frames and a resistant, hard plastic seating surface.   These considerations are especially important for music or art classes where the seating arrangements are often changed and furniture has a tendency to be handled roughly.  

Last, but certainly not least- think about the desks, are they functional?   Functionality can come in many forms, but for the classroom, your student needs ample space to read and write.  The desk should be sturdy and depending on the grade level have enough space for the student to comfortably move.  The desk is a reflection of the classroom, the lesson being taught and the objective of the subject.  

At the School Outlet, there are lots of different styles, sizes and colors to match your classroom.  Your students will be grateful for your consideration and they will be confident and productive during the school day.  All they have to do is relax, pay attention and learn.