So, what is your K-12 classroom missing for the upcoming school year? Whether it’s one wobble chair or an entire room design renovation, you’re always on the hunt for flexible furniture solutions to boost student success. Based on buying trends our furniture experts see every day and feedback from educators like you, these room designs can have a big impact on student outcomes. Find inspiration to improve your learning spaces with these six room designs we love.
Flexible learning spaces to enhance learning recovery
Teachers today spend an average of 54 hours working each week, while students are in class for an average of 6.64 hours each day over approximately 180 days each year. Considering so much time is spent in the classroom, it’s imperative that your classroom design works for both you and your students. As you consider school furniture solutions to streamline your classroom flow and improve student experiences, remember that one element at a time can make a big impact. Explore all kinds of design elements like:
Brilliant storage solutions to declutter spaces
Innovative chairs with sensory features for inclusive learning
A new teacher’s chair to improve your experience
Flexible furniture, including mobile desks and soft seating
Quiet space or Zen den additions for improved learning
Specialty products for art rooms, music rooms, or science rooms
Explore thousands of Quick Ship furniture solutions to find great additions for your K-12 classroom this year! And if you’re looking for room design inspiration, consider these trending layouts we love.
1. Kindergarten classroom with bowtie whiteboard tables
Kindergarten is an important developmental year. Many of your students are attending school for the first time, and they need a room that helps them learn, succeed, and develop good habits and routines. We love this Kindergarten classroom with bowtie whiteboard tables because it checks all those boxes.
This vibrant classroom features collaborative desks that can be rearranged with ease, an antimicrobial seating rug, and vinyl soft seating to provide you and your students with plenty of options for seating as you transition between lessons and activities. Whiteboard desks, art centers, and a science activity desk foster creativity. And the plentiful storage options help you and your students stay organized throughout the year.
2. Elementary flipped learning classroom
Technology has become an integral part of the K-12 classroom. So, it’s essential that your elementary students have ample opportunity to use technology. The Elementary Flipped Learning Classroom makes it easy to incorporate technology into your room design with computer desks that include electrical outlets.
Your students also benefit from mobile charging carts and trapezoid-shaped desks that can be pulled apart or pushed together with ease for both individual and collaborative work. Additionally, this room design incorporates active learning stools to help students stay focused in the classroom. Finally, the large cabinets, carts, and teacher’s desks protect your supplies and help keep your classroom organized.
3. Interactive lecture classroom for middle/high school
Collaboration has become increasingly important in learning and as career adults in the workforce. Learning these skills early fosters social skills, helps students become comfortable in leadership roles, and improves students’ self-esteem. When you can emphasize these skills early, you set your students up for career success. And room designs that support collaborative learning continue to be popular among school districts.
The Middle/High School Interactive Lecture Classroom with Pentagon Tables makes collaborative learning easy. Mobile desks, chairs, carts, and whiteboard room dividers make it simple to form and change groups to create collaborative learning stations at any time or place within the classroom. Plus, you’ll undoubtedly appreciate the high-quality pedestal teacher’s desk and ergonomic teacher’s chair, too.
4. Blended learning classroom
Blended learning has become increasingly popular, but room designs haven’t always kept up. That’s why we love this Middle/High School Blended Learning Classroom with Training Tables. It provides everything you need to give your students a successful blended learning experience. Plus, it makes the teaching experience much easier and more streamlined for you.
The hallmark of blended learning is flexibility, and this room design has it in spades. From flipper tables that are easily stowed out of the way to mobile dry-erase boards and a mobile charging cart, it’s easy to arrange and rearrange your classroom to fit your needs. Plus, there are a multitude of seating and workspace options, including mobile collaborative desks, mobile tablet chairs, and upholstered mobile stools.
5. Science lab for middle/high school
Well-equipped science labs give students the experience they need to become interested in and prepare for a career in the STEM fields. Our Middle/High School Biology Lab room design offers all the features you need to set up a high-quality lab in your school. We’ve included everything from lab desks and equipment to important safety features to ensure your lab has all the necessary elements for student success.
Our durable science tables come with chemical-resistant tops to withstand years of experiments, and the sturdy storage cabinet keeps supplies safely tucked away when not in use. The first aid safety wall cabinet, eye wash station, and goggles offer crucial safety protection. Plus, you’ll love the equipment included in this room design, such as a germicidal cabinet, compound microscope, and triple balance beam.
6. Classroom with sensory accommodations
As educators, we are learning more and more about accommodating our students’ sensory needs. That’s why room designs featuring sensory accommodations are becoming ever more popular. Our Middle/High School Classroom with Sensory Accommodations is an excellent example of how easy it is to integrate sensory play and accommodations into your K-12 classroom.
This room design features a variety of seating options and learning spaces to accommodate sensory needs. For instance, your students will enjoy mobile collaborative desks, modular whiteboard tables, and sit-to-to stand desks. Sound shell chairs, active stools, and mobile chairs provide plenty of seating options to help students focus. And mobile dry erase room dividers help create activity stations and ease transitions.
We also love helping you create positive experiences for your students
Improve your K-12 classroom designs now and for the upcoming school year with inspiration from School Outfitters! Let us be your partner in purchasing compliance and innovative classroom furniture solutions to help you improve your student outcomes. We invite you to browse our free room designs for even more inspiration or talk with our design experts about your customized ideas. Experience Positive with School Outfitters and get your FREE quote today!
