Through movement, children can concentrate better
Many children find it difficult to sit still. They want to move and constantly change their posture. Forced sitting still feels like they're stuck in a corset that limits freedom of movement.
A balance chair from Wigli offers children complete freedom of movement. Children with concentration problems are better able to get rid of their movement restlessness and they stay in their chair or stool longer. As a result, they will pay more attention to their work or the classroom teacher. And they will seek less distraction from children around them.
Active sitting also promotes the development of back and abdominal muscles.
The Wigli Junior is particularly suitable for education settings:
• Height adjustable from 31 to 46 cm in conformity with European standards for school furniture;
• The carriage is made of enamelled steel and stainless steel;
• Easily stowed on the desk (upside down).
What is a wobble stool?
A wobble stool is a special stool designed to allow movement while sitting. Instead of being stable and completely still like a regular chair, a wobble stool has a flexible or tilting base that allows you to slightly wobble or move while sitting. This encourages an active sitting posture.
The Wigli has a tilt point directly under the seat. This allows you to move your back as you wobble and keeps your spine supple and strong.
Features of a wobble stool:
- Freedom of movement: You can wobble back and forth or turn slightly.
- No backrest: Often intended to keep your back muscles active.
- Ergonomic: Promotes an upright posture and helps prevent back problems.
Benefits for children with a high need for stimulation:
- Children can get rid of their restlessness by wiggling
- Children get up from their chair less and disrupt the lesson less
- Sitting on a wobbly stool promotes concentration
Research in children with concentration problems
The use of the Wigli has been investigated by the Seminary for Special Needs Education. Researchers at the Seminary saw a markedly increased task orientation in children with concentration problems when they were on the Wigli. Read the full report here. (Dutch)
The Wigli Junior Sort Seat is particularly suitable for educational institutions:
• Height adjustable with the well-known color codes according to European standards for school furniture
• The base is made of enamelled steel and stainless steel;
• Easy to store on the desk (upside down).
Schools can try the Wigli for free for a month. Click here for more information
Designer: Aad van Dommelen
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