My ideal room would have a complete set of these, but with 37 kids in a class, that isn't going to happen just yet!I love that the kids can gather there and have a partner work with them, or that they can use it as a platform for work with multiple kids, or that they can pull a chair up and sit behind them.
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These desks are easy to put together, and have this clever little swinging bar on the end to keep busy students motivated, while at the same time burning off some energy
We have told students not to stand on the bar, but why not just use a solid metal bar that would not pop out with half the body weight of an 11 year old? 2
The bar will bend and fall off
He loves working at this desk and helps him focus on his work while moving the silent fidget bar!!
The bar at the bottom is great but tends to fall out a lot of rocked too much.
The plastic washer holding the swinging foot bar in place wore out, cracked and broke off leaving the bar to make a loud squeaking noise when used and prone to coming out making a huge metal clunking noise that distracts the entire class
The swing bar is made of hollow metal tubing such that a 6th grader putting 50 lbs of their body weight on it causes it to deflect at the bottom and thereby contract the bar resulting in it popping out of its mounting on the frame - and to fall to the floor with a loud bang - disturbing the whole class
My class and I are completely frustrated that we will have to send it back, yet again
The swing bar is made of hollow metal tubing such that a 6th grader putting 50 lbs of their body weight on it causes it to deflect at the bottom and thereby contract the bar resulting in it popping out of its mounting on the frame - and to fall to the floor with a loud bang - disturbing the whole class
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Color:Beige
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Size:28" x 20"
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Style Name:Standard Top
Safco AlphaBetter Adjustable-Height Desk gives students the chance to get up out of their chairs and become more active learners—potentially helping increase their attention and focus during class
Standing desk adjusts from 42"H for standing down to 26"H for sitting
While seated or standing, the patented Swinging Pendulum Footrest Bar provides a non-disruptive way to help burn off extra energy without distracting others
Designed with 16-gauge, commercial-grade tubular steel, its sturdy base withstands the toughest schoolroom conditions and keeps going strong
Covered with a black powder coat finish to help resist chipping and scratching for years of dependable use
Adjustable nylon-base glides ensure the stand-up desk will sit evenly on any floor
Standard beige desktop measures 28"W x 20"D which easily accommodates laptops, textbooks and project supplies
Work surface features 5/8" thick MDF with a durable 3D thermoplastic laminate coating to help resist scratching, while being chemical, fire and impact resistant
Grooves on three sides prevent pens and pencils from rolling off the desk
A lower bottom shelf comfortably holds small books and supplies within easy reach
The Safco AlphaBetter Adjustable-Height Desk received CPSIA Certification and earned the Global Educator Institute (GEI) Seal of Endorsement, placing it among the best teaching products available today
The Safco AlphaBetter Adjustable-Height Desk Advantage As seen in NBC News, The Today Show and other news outlets, the Safco AlphaBetter Adjustable-Height Desk and Footrest Bar ('fidget bar') contribute to an Active Classroom environment, allowing students to stand and move while they work and learn
This motion helps to burn excess energy and calories while potentially helping to improve focus
It also allows students to naturally fidget, providing movement they may no longer get during physical education classes, recess or at home
Even these small movements can add up and be beneficial to a student's activity level, and may help them live a healthier lifestyle.