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Smooth, Silent Motion!
The 6 person classroom table comes complete with 6 individual pedal stations to promote varying degrees of movement. The 6 person pedal desk is a team oriented station that promotes peer interaction and socialization. It allows small groups of students to work simultaneously amongst one another each at their desired pace and with their unique seat variations. Ships fully assembled.
The simple resistance free motion offers students the freedom to go at their own pace while engaging the leg muscles, lower back and core.
Adjustable gel seat and back support reinforce postural alignment and comfort.
Optional pivoting arm with Ipad/Nook/kindle is available as an add-on feature
Adjustable foot levelers.
Super comfortable gel seat with back support
requires user activation of the lower body muscles to initiate motion
Has the potential to elevate heart rate
Children are fully protected from all moving parts by side cover guards.
Kid-powered-no external power required.
Enhances teamwork
Increases attention span
Promotes peer interaction and socialization.
My fourth graders (and K and 2nd grade daughters) love the pedal desks and the standing 6 person table (that has several different options).
If they are tired, they just stop moving and rest. Kids will also stop moving when hey are struggling to come up with an answer or are really concentrating, which is a nice cue as a teacher to see who needs help.
I don't miss the desk mess AT ALL! We have lockers but really a binder with a few pocket folders and a stack of textbooks somewhere in your room, as well as a pencil pouch for each student with essentials is all you need, I think the no desk storage thing forces them to be better organized in he heir binders. I have seen teachers use a crate for stuff. My kids put their math crates during math time with their workbook, textbook and notebook, and between the two desks where they can't be kicked, if the desks are in pods.
There is no tension- it is meant to just move, like a slow walk, so several of my kids move all day. Jut depends on the kids. My ADD/ADH d kids move like crazy at first and then settle in to a slow movement.
I have a counter/standing spot that one kiddo uses regularly. I have three exercise balls that the kids use regularly for something different, I have 4 regular chairs still in my room. Nobody-ever-uses-them to sit on....they only use them to stand on to hang something up on the wall or write on the top of the whiteboard if they can't reach it. It makes me giggle that the chairs are now essentially step stools :)
Room arrangement is very important, so nobody's shins get hurt or kids trip on them. Just be sure to have good pathways for everyone.
None are loud. You have to see it to believe it.
Height of table is adjustable and can range from 35" to 45" tall to fit various users
Target Age Range: Ages 5- 18 years old
Product Weight: 290lbs.
Weight Limit: 300lbs.
Dimensions: 80"L x 80"W x 35-45"H
Heavy duty steel powder-coated frame with commercial grade laminate tabletop
Weight Limit: 250 lbs per bike station
Manufacturing Details:*Made in the USA at our manufacturing facility in Huger, SC.
Steel, powder-coated frame with commercial grade laminate tabletop.
Adjustable foot levelers.
Super comfortable gel seat with back support
requires user activation of the lower body muscles to initiate motion
Has the potential to elevate heart rate
Children are fully protected from all moving parts by side cover guards.
Kid-powered-no external power required.
Enhances teamwork
Increases attention span
Promotes peer interaction and socialization.
Our Mission: Changing the future for all children, by increasing their health, wellness, and education through movement.