Create Perfect Learning Space with Superior Breakout Room Furniture

Breakout spaces carry a variety of uses from relaxation areas, holding meetings, eating, having a phone conversation or even a work environment that is a change of scenery from someone’s usual desk.

Breakout spaces need to be adaptable as a result of their use and are encouraged in any work and learning environment to foster mental wellbeing and morale and so more and more businesses, colleges and universities are investing their time and money in including or redesigning a well thought out breakout area.

When it comes to breakout spaces for schools, finding places for students to meet or gather outside of the classroom is invaluable. These spaces can be created throughout the school such as the end of a corridor, at the intersection of corridors, or an area just outside the classroom. 

Breakout spaces are used for individual study, one-on-one interaction, small groups, or for a few individuals to work on a team project. An example would be accelerated program students could use this space to work on a special project together. For teachers, breakout spaces are great to interact informally with other teachers, administration, and school staff.

With elementary age students, seating areas include soft chairs, built in seating such as a bench, and creating a space on the floor. A bench needs to be height appropriate and can provide storage for books or supplies. Wall surfaces should be fun and attractive.

Features incorporate iPads, activity wall boards, magnetic, tack, and marker boards. This will provide space for student work to be displayed for all to see, creating a sense of pride and accomplishment for students of all ages.

Breakout Room Furniture should be comfortable, versatile and complementary to the intended use of the room. The right selection of armchairs, ottomans, high back lounges or whiteboards can improve the interaction between school teachers, encourage relaxed conversation or informal brainstorming sessions.

Change the circulation space to a multidisciplinary space where students can work individually, or collaborate in small groups. These spaces inspire students and offer flexible learning options. Students can sit, stand, or work at a table either solo with an iPad and headset, or work with others in a small group. Informal relaxed seating allows students to be more comfortable and offers different seating options.

The staff members or educators could be part of these smaller working groups with a few students, or to do project based learning. This is different than other circulation space. Breakout room furniture should be durable, and adaptable. The environment needs to address sound, and offer a quieter space by using special acoustical treatments, so as not to disturb adjacent classrooms.

Providing a welcoming breakout space in school allows students to learn in a variety of ways, to work independently, one on one, or in a small group. The physical space should be flexible, comfortable, and colourful, and designed to inspire and support students.