Most kids grow up automatically fidgeting - leg tapping, nail biting, or playing with their hair. When in a classroom environment, that can be extremely bothersome for some people and they may also be distracted from learning. Well fear not, because there are some solutions...
Is the modern classroom meeting the needs of its students? With an increasing demand for time seated in chairs and working at desks with minimal movement, the answer is no. Research has found that human beings, including children in school, have a primal need for...
Beautiful. Colourful. Stackable. The Versteel Quanta HD offers more than just beautifully crafted, lightweight seating. Built on a high-density steel frame, these versatile chairs are designed to stack ten high on the floor, twenty high on a movable cart, allowing you to make more efficient use...
Collaborative Spaces It's important for students to be involved in group activities and to socialize with their peers, and that is why collaboration in classrooms is important. Yes, some students may get distracted more easily, but when in moderation and under supervision, it proves to have...
Spotlight: Montel Shelving Established in 1924, Montel pioneered high density mobile storage systems in North America providing cost-efficient storage solutions using less space. Prior to becoming North America's leading manufacturer of mobile systems, they had acquired nearly 40 years' experience in the electrical industry, including extensive involvement...
What is "healthy" movement? Well, humans are programmed to move. A young developing brain requires various types of motion to develop important foundational skills for learning. The sensory systems that respond to movement help coordinate the eyes, hands and body for everyday fine motor and gross...
JM&C had the chance to travel to Germany for VS America's "American Days" gathering! In September of 2016, we had some of our team head over to Germany for the “VS American Days,” where we got a full briefing from some of the designers, CEO’s, and...
College and University furniture selections can be more challenging compared to grade school furniture selections. You no longer have a maximum of 26 students per classroom; you have around 4x that amount of students per classroom. Subsequently you need furniture that is durable, modern, and...
For some, a classroom is just a classroom; a room with desks and chairs occasionally a teacher at the front giving a lesson. However what some people may not know that there is some science (like everything else these days) behind the way you should...
In the corporate design industry we see companies go the extra mile for their employees all the time to make sure their office work space is beautiful. So why hasn’t this trend crossed over to the education industry. Teachers are employees too, so why aren’t...