Creating collaborative classrooms

Creating collaborative spaces in schools is not just about rearranging desks—it's about creating an environment where teamwork, creativity, and engagement thrive. By incorporating flexible, comfortable, and people-first furniture, schools can empower students to work together.

Human nature makes us social beings, that rely on communication and collaboration to thrive, so education environments that encourage collaboration are proven to be beneficial:

Boost engagement:

Collaborative learning breaks down the barriers of traditional teacher-to-student instruction, instead encouraging students to be active participants in their learning.

Encourage communication:

Working in a team environment helps to develop strong communication and interpersonal skills from a young age.

Prepare for later life:

Students learn essential skills such as leadership, problem-solving and responsibility, which will help them excel as they develop their careers.

So, how do you create a collaborative learning environment?

There are many different ideas and methods of creating a collaborative learning environment, here are some of Spaceforme’s tips and tricks.

Modular and mobile:

Mobile and modular furniture allows for flexibility and adaptability. Consider furniture with castors for easy movement around the room.

Ergonomic seating:

Collaboration often leads to long periods of sitting down, brainstorming and discussing with peers and leaders. It has been proven that comfort can help improve focus and engagement, the brain is not distracted by aches and pains and can fully focus on the topics at hand.

Collaborative workstations:

Workstations that promote engagement between students by allowing them to consistently and comfortably face each other will encourage productive conversation and save from uncomfortable twisting of the spine.

Consider different learning styles that your students may have. Our en bob floor chair is a great option as it is lightweight, easy to move, and can be situated in various layouts. Sometimes the best ideas come from casual conversations, encourage your students to feel comfortable and at home with floor time and discover the difference it can make.