Reading Balance Boards
Reading Balance Boards
SKU:A12F830-V
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Activate the brain and channel restless energy with a budget-friendly balance tool designed specifically for active reading and focused learning.
Sold in Sets of 5
Reading balance boards are a great choice for teachers who want to incorporate movement and learning on a small budget. Use the balance boards in your "reading" corner or let partners stand on the balance boards while reviewing flashcards!
Engineered to promote Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) movement, this board optimizes blood flow to the brain to improve focus and retention without causing exhaustion. Designed for completely silent, non-distracting operation, it is the perfect tool for literacy workstations, active reading corners, or pairing with standing desks.
Foundations of Learning skill(s): Balance, Proprioception, Motor Skills
Dimensions: 15.75” diameter & 3.75” H
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— Mrs. Chavez (@MrsPChavez) August 31, 2022
Reciting initial vowel sounds while balancing.
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Features & Uses
Features & Specifications
NON-DISTRACTING:
Thoughtfully designed to allow for continuous, purposeful movement without disrupting the quiet environment of a reading corner or classroom.
BUILDS NEW BRAIN CELLS:
Specifically targets and improves core foundations of learning, including balance, proprioception, and gross motor skills. Stimulates BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) by providing a healthy outlet for fidgeting and restlessness, strengthening neural pathways necessary for successful learning.
IMPROVES FOCUS AND MOOD:
Channels excess energy safely, reducing behavioral disruptions and improving overall academic performance.
COMPACT: Measuring just 15.75” in diameter and 3.75” in height, these boards can be easily tucked away when not in use.
5-PACK:
Sold in sets of 5, making it an incredibly cost-effective way for educators to outfit small reading groups or active learning stations.
DURABLE: Built tough for daily, high-frequency use in active classrooms and sensory rooms.
Dimensions: 15.75” diameter, 3.75” H
Educational Uses
ACTIVE READING CORNERS:
Place boards in your classroom library or reading nook so students can gently balance while they read, improving both their core strength and reading stamina.
DYNAMIC PARTNER WORK:
Ideal for partner-based activities like reviewing flashcards or reciting vowel sounds, seamlessly blending movement with academic repetition.
PAIR WITH A STANDING DESK:
Pairs perfectly with any sit/stand desk to keep the legs engaged and the brain alert during independent work.
GO FULLY KINESTHETIC! Incorporate at every desk along with other flexible seating options for a complete kinesthetic classroom solution!
About Active Classroom Furniture
Our classroom furniture is built to promote Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) movement. This level of activity optimizes blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain and activates BDNF, which stimulates the growth of new brain cells without causing exhaustion.
- Boosts Focus & Mood
- Provides a healthy, silent outlet for fidgeting and restlessness.
- Improves overall academic performance
Backed by Brain Science.
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
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