third teacher idea Swivel to attention

Give students furniture that lets them twist and lean safely. The movement will increase their ability to concentrate.

Bodyfurn chair

Bodyfurn This is a New Zealand designed chair for classrooms.

http://www.furnware.co.nz/Default.aspx

Having taught in classrooms using the Furnware Bodyfurn furniture I fully recommend it. I really enjoyed using a chair for myself.

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Furniture in the library/learning commons

In the book, you show pictures of "idea" furniture. The chars on wheels are fine for the library/learning commons but the main picture shows a stationary chair that seems very easily tripped over by those passing by (my experience). There are now easily moved tables of various shapes so that the learniong commons space can adjust to the learning need at the moment and be reconfigured throughout the day. Pictures of such learning commons/library spaces would be appreciated if anyone would consider sharing: reader.david@gmail.com