Kneel N Spin Desks [K-2nd Grade]

What are the benefits of the balance desk?

The balance desk is simple to use while engaging students with purposeful movements. Students use flexion and extension to propel the balance board forward and backwards while engaging in classwork on the large built in desk. The simplicity of the movement is what makes this one of the most popular among the students. The balance desk promotes a fundamental process to learning, crossing the midline

Why is crossing the body's midline important?

Crossing the body midline is an important developmental skill needed for many everyday tasks such as writing, reaching towards your foot to put on a shoe and sock with both hands and hitting a ball with a bat. When your child spontaneously crosses the midline with the dominant hand, then the dominant hand is going to get the practice that it needs to develop good fine motor skills. If your child avoids crossing the midline, learning to write will be much more difficult as they will have two less skilled hands rather than one stronger, more skilled hand. Difficulty crossing the midline also makes it difficult to track a moving object from one side to the other or track from left to right when reading, meaning reading can also be delayed.

Action Based Learning Kinesthetic Classroom Furniture

• #1 in Quality and Durability  We stand by our reputation for building furniture "Rock Solid and Safe for Kids". ABL is the original manufacturer of the kinesthetic desk and remains the only Made in the USA brand guaranteeing the highest quality on the market. Kinesthetic desks are heavy duty, steel welded and designed to withstand even the toughest use. Built to last 10+ years with high frequency use
• #1 in Research and Design  Kinesthetic desks are designed based on extensive research and collaboration with experts in child development, neuroscience, and education. This includes a laser focus on proper ergonomics at each grade level. If a product does not provide a real brain based solution for a child, it will not make it past design. 
• School Partnerships ABL partners with schools to provide longterm support to set your school apart and prepare our educators for success. ABL provides training and certifications for kinesthetic classroom educators on implementation and action based learning strategies that can be applied schoolwide.
• Full turnkey for large orders  Schools work closely with their personal ABL coordinator from start to finish. Request a free needs assessment with an educational consultant customerservice@kidsfit.com

Why buy direct from manufacturer?

• Extended Warranty Program covers service, repairs, or replacement units
• Pre-Assembly equipment is ready to use right out the box! Includes Safety Standard Guarantee
• Discounts Low Cost Guarantee  direct from the manufacturer pricing
• Trade In Program manufacturer's direct trade in programs available for product upgrades 
• Made in the USA and built to withstand high-frequency use in commercial settings. The quality and durability of equipment far exceed market standards.
• Training  Our ABL training team is made up of a team of experts in children's health, wellness, and education. ABL Trainers offer virtual and face to face training on site at your facility to align your staff and set your program up for success.
• Coaching  ABL Trainers offer short and long term coaching plans to provide facilitators guidance and support in enhancing your program
• Certifications ABL Online Academy offers a full range of certifications for facilitators to work in a hands on learning environment to become experts in the field.

Strider Desks

The strider desk has quickly become the most popular desk among the 4th grade to high school age group!

• Silent, smooth gliding motion forward/backward, resistance free strides allow for user to control the speed and pace of their movements
• Target Age:2nd Grade- Adult
• User Weight Limit: 250lbs
• Adjustable Tabletop Height
• Arrives Pre-Assembled
• ABL is a made in the USA manufacturer, kinesthetic desks are designed for high frequency use in schools and commercial settings, built to withstand 10+ years of use
• Includes direct from manufacturer 10 yr extended warranty
• Bulk discounts available for schools, Contact ABL for quote

Action Based Learning Kinesthetic Classroom Furniture

• #1 in Quality and Durability  We stand by our reputation for building furniture "Rock Solid and Safe for Kids". ABL is the original manufacturer of the kinesthetic desk and remains the only Made in the USA brand guaranteeing the highest quality on the market. Kinesthetic desks are heavy duty, steel welded and designed to withstand even the toughest use. Built to last 10+ years with high frequency use
• #1 in Research and Design  Kinesthetic desks are designed based on extensive research and collaboration with experts in child development, neuroscience, and education. This includes a laser focus on proper ergonomics at each grade level. If a product does not provide a real brain based solution for a child, it will not make it past design. 
• School Partnerships ABL partners with schools to provide longterm support to set your school apart and prepare our educators for success. ABL provides training and certifications for kinesthetic classroom educators on implementation and action based learning strategies that can be applied schoolwide.
• Full turnkey for large orders  Schools work closely with their personal ABL coordinator from start to finish. Request a free needs assessment with an educational consultant customerservice@kidsfit.com

Why buy direct from manufacturer?

• Extended Warranty Program covers service, repairs, or replacement units
• Pre-Assembly equipment is ready to use right out the box! Includes Safety Standard Guarantee
• Discounts Low Cost Guarantee  direct from the manufacturer pricing
• Trade In Program manufacturer's direct trade in programs available for product upgrades 
• Made in the USA and built to withstand high-frequency use in commercial settings. The quality and durability of equipment far exceed market standards.
• Training  Our ABL training team is made up of a team of experts in children's health, wellness, and education. ABL Trainers offer virtual and face to face training on site at your facility to align your staff and set your program up for success.
• Coaching  ABL Trainers offer short and long term coaching plans to provide facilitators guidance and support in enhancing your program
• Certifications ABL Online Academy offers a full range of certifications for facilitators to work in a hands on learning environment to become experts in the field.

K-2nd Grade Elementary Pedal Desk 

Uses (KC-35-K1) PEDAL DESK:

• Children with pedals under their desk can work their legs in a motion similar to a bicycle, while participating in classroom discussion, or doing their classwork.

• Students participate in partner work. While one child pedals, their partner stands on a balance board on the opposite side of the pedal desk.

• Teachers use the pedal movement to engage students in countless activities! Ex: Students answer questions during instruction by either pedaling forward, backward, pausing, speeding up, or slowing down pedaling! 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)

• #1 most popular desk in elementary classrooms

• Outfit an entire classroom with multi-person pedal desks, and various movement stations or start with1 single pedal desk into your classroom & implement rotation schedule for all students to benefit from the movement!

• Desk is user powered, making movement optional! Although rare, students not interested in moving, have the option to relax and listen in class.

BENEFITS (KC-35-K1) PEDAL DESK:

• Improves academic achievement
• Improves mood and behavior
• Students are excited to learn
• The pedal desk is designed specifically to put the brain and body into its most optimal learning state. Promotes Low intensity steady state movement (LISS), 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. YES - using the pedal desk is actually growing new brain cells!

FEATURES (KC-35-K1) PEDAL DESK 

Manufactured in the USA - Action Based Learning is the Manufacturer of the Original Pedal Desk. All Pedal Desks are steel welded and built for high frequency use in school settings. Desks are designed to hold up against even the most "active" students

• Ships pre-assembled
• Silent, non distracting movement
• Rear Foot Levelers can be adjusted for all floor types, and can accommodate uneven floors
• Adjustable Seat Height
• Adjustable Tabletop Height
• Tabletop lies flat for reading & writing in the classroom
• Optional Tabletop Upgrade: Swap out the standard blue for a whiteboard tabletop!
• Movement is user powered, there is no resistance on elementary pedal desks. Based on brain research, adding a certain level of exertion during the learning process can actually work to counteract the benefits of moving. The Pedal Desk for elementary 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

• Includes 10 yr direct from mfg extended warranty and factory direct pricing.

Choosing the correct size for your students

Designed specifically for early elementary children (K-2nd Grade) to support proper posture and movement appropriate for elementary age students. Pedal Circumference is critical for effective pedaling, and is designed specifically for the K-2nd grade age group. Although older and taller students may fit on this desk, the circumference of the pedal turn is smaller and designed specifically for shorter legs and physical capability to accommodate the K-2nd Grade age group.

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Voted #1 Classroom Product

NEW Tabletop Upgrade: Swap out the standard blue tabletop color for whiteboard tabletop

Pedal Desk Benefits:

Increases student engagement in the classroom

Improves Academic Achievement  

Improves mood and behavior

Students are excited to learn

Brain Based Movement:

The pedal desk is designed specifically to put the brain and body into its most optimal learning state. 

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. 

Pedal Desk Features:

Manufactured in the USA - Action Based Learning is the Manufacturer of the Original Pedal Desk. All Pedal Desks are steel welded and built for high frequency use in school settings. Desks 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.

Ships Pre-Assembled

Silent, non distracting movement

Rear Foot Levelers can be adjusted for all floor types, and can accommodate uneven floors

Adjustable Seat Height and tabletop height

Tabletop lies flat for reading & writing in the classroom

Movement is user powered, there is no resistance on elementary pedal desks. Based on brain research, adding a certain level of exertion during the learning process can actually work to counteract the benefits of moving. The Pedal Desk for elementary 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 Children with pedals under their desk can work their legs in a motion similar to a bicycle, while participating in classroom discussion, or doing their classwork. Desk is user powered, making movement optional! Although rare, students not interested in moving, have the option to relax and listen in class! 

PARTNER WORK While one child pedals, their partner stands on a balance board on the opposite side of the pedal desk.

ADD ACADEMICS Teachers use the pedal movement to engage students in countless activities! For example: Students answer questions during instruction by either pedaling forward, backward, pausing, speeding up, or slowing down pedaling!

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 multiperson pedal desks, 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 pedal desk into your classroom & implement rotation schedule for all students to benefit from the movement!