In an educational setting, the appeal of the environment is critical in determining the level of engagement of students. While things like eye-catching posters or colorful displays are certainly worth a good deal of attention, one area that is sometimes overlooked is the furniture that students and teachers use. Whether you are responsible for furniture purchase for a single classroom, or you are on a committee preparing to update the furniture for an entire school, here are some factors to consider as you’re choosing an educational furniture supplier.
Size-Appropriate
Desks and other equipment for a preschool classroom vary greatly from those for a room full of adults; be sure you’re considering how to make your primary audience comfortable. And remember that in spaces primarily designed for children, there are still seating needs for adults such as teachers, parents, or other adult visitors, so be sure to plan for those situations with some adult-friendly furniture as well.
Is it mobile?
Teaching methodologies have come a long way from students being locked in rows, all facing the front of the room. Supporting teaching techniques like small-group activities or circle time requires mobile desks and other equipment that can easily be moved according to the needs of any given day.
Meeting Unique Needs
Will your furniture accommodate students who may use a walker or wheelchair, or who might be of larger or smaller size than an average student? Are you trying to find appropriate furniture for a specific discipline that might benefit from a special design, such as a computer class, an art class, or a sewing class? Try to identify any unique needs you might have as you prepare to shop.
Integrity Furniture can support all these needs and more as your go-to educational furniture supplier—give them a call today to find out more.
