Varier’s come out with a pre
ss release on a recent study done using their Move Stool for ADD/ADHD children in which they found that providing an outlet for fidgeting increases aptitude and learning.
I remember being a kid and having trouble sitting still, be it at home or at school. Even now it’s hard to sit at my desk and work uninterrupted. As a writer with more than my fair share of imagination, I process ideas the best when I’m in motion, be it pacing or gesticulating while talking to myself. As a new teacher I need to come up with all sorts of learning strategies to engage my kids, and the more freedom I give them to move, the more ownership they have over their learning and their work in the classroom.
Humans are active. We sprawl, lean, tap, drum and generally wiggle our way through the day. It’s unnatural to sit still for hours, and a static body promotes a static mind. By allowing kids the freedom to move while they read and interact in a classroom, we encourage the development of their kinetic intelligence and actually, believe it or not, promote healthier brain function.
The same goes for adults in the workplace, and companies like Varier focus on ergonomic options for the active adult as well as their smaller Move Stool for kids. The Move Stool and their line of kneeling chairs give us the freedom to fidget in the office while providing great ergonomic support for our bodies. What’s not to love?
