Flexible seating allows students to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow and core strength. This helps keep young minds more alert and focused.
Wiggle cushion
On the floor
Inflate a beach ball halfway and place it on the student's chair. Placing the ball inside a pillowcase can make the surface more comfortable, and it will help the ball last longer.
Use a bean bag chair. Give your student a clipboard or other hard surface to work on while she’s sitting. You can also use the cushion from a papasan chair.
Buy an inexpensive, but durable, exercise ball. (An extra-large bouncy playground ball will also work.) Put the ball in a milk crate to create a sensory-friendly seat that will stay put.
Intermittent standing is important while your child is studying, as that affects his posture positively and keeps him healthy. When the desk is in this dimension, the foremost factor to evaluate is the student's elbow height with that of his standing desk. The two heights should match in a way that his arms are perpendicular to the desk’s surface while he rests his forearm on the desk’s surface. You should keep a keen check while the student is performing tasks like coloring, writing, or drawing. While doing all these tasks, his wrists should rest relaxed on the desk so that he does not feel any muscle strain if he works for long hours.
Kids often do not have enough recess time. Kids are sitting more at home which is reinforced by having a sedentary lifestyle while in the classroom. Kids have better posture when standing, their shoulders are more stable, which helps with handwriting. Standing helps students have better core stability. It all starts with the core!
Standing desks, yoga balls, wiggle cushions and movement breaks are only part of the solution. Make sure to provide movement throughout the school day to promote engagment and learning. Check out: