ABL Manufactures classroom furniture designed to put the student’s brain into its most optimal learning state. All of our educational equipment has been created with neuroscience best practices in mind, which results in improved student performance, enhanced effectiveness of curricula, and children’s energy channeled toward learning.
ABL active learning and sensory equipment provides a non-distracting, silent way to allow children to move, fidget, wake their brains up and stay engaged and focused in the classroom. This makes it easy for schools to accommodate all learners, and keep the focus on serving the needs of the whole child. Action Based Learning aligns with the CDC framework for addressing health in schools, The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child, or WSCC model.To learn more about the science behind movement and learning educational furniture, check out Action Based Learning Training Academy.
Benefits:
- Increases student mood and engagement in the classroom
- Improves student performance at school
- Enhances effectiveness of all curricula
- Channels student’s energy toward learning
Brain Based Movement:
Promotes low intensity steady state movement (LISS), crossing the midline, optimizes blood flow and oxygen to the brain, & activates BDNF, coined "Miracle Gro" for the brain by Dr. John Ratey. BDNF activates the brain in the process known as neurogenesis- the growth of new brain cells.
Table Top Add- On Features:
Manufactured in the USA - Table Top Add- On are steel welded and built for high frequency use in school settings.Tables are designed to hold up against even the most "active" students. Includes 10 yr direct from mfg extended warranty and factory direct discounts for schools.
Designed specifically for this age group to support proper posture and movement appropriate for elementary age students.
- Portable
- Adjustable Sit Stand / Nonadjustable Standing
- Markerboard/ Standard Blue Finish
- Desktop: 24" x 20"
- Footprint: 18" x 15"
- Height Adjustment: 11.25" x 15.25"
Based on brain research, adding a certain level of exertion during the learning process can actually work to counteract the benefits of moving. The two person standing desk for students is designed to activate Low Intensity Steady State Movement (LISS). To learn more about LISS, view the Science and Research behind Action Based Learning)
Uses:
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION If you need a standing desk but are on a budget then this product raises the bar. This add-on table allows you to stand while at your standard height table! In addition, the tabletop actually doubles the workspace as items can still be placed on the existing desk.
ADD ACADEMICS Teachers use the Table Top to engage students in countless activities! A place were students can show the rest of the class what they were working on, promoting collaboration in learning.
MORNING WAKE UP - Start the morning off right with a brain booster! Have students warm-up their brains with a Walk & Talk session ( suggested classroom activities provided by author Shoecraft, Lengel, Moize in ABL Books & Manuals)
GO FULLY KINESTHETIC! Outfit an entire classroom with multiple table top add-ons and various movement stations (video below). Research indicates variety is KEY when implementing alternative seating and kinesthetic desks into an active classroom
OR START SMALL - start with 1 single table top into your classroom & implement rotation schedule for all students to benefit from the movement!
