A New Ukrainian School classroom is not rows of desks facing the board but a flexible space with several centres for different activities. Equipping such a classroom takes more than buying "desks and chairs": a well-thought-out set is needed. Below is a practical checklist based on the Ministry of Education recommendations.
The main principle: mobility and zoning
The Ministry recommends organising the classroom through eight learning centres. Furniture must be mobile and transformable. Single light desks that slide into blocks and chairs by size groups are the basis of a NUS classroom.
Checklist by centre
1. Learning and cognitive centre: single mobile desks/tables, chairs by size groups, a board.
2. Changeable thematic centres: boards, flip charts, easels, stands.
3. Play centre: board games, equipment for active games, storage.
4. Art and creativity centre: shelves for materials, a stand for displaying works.
5. Living nature corner: stands/shelves for plants.
6. Rest centre: a rug, soft poufs, benches.
7. Children class library: open shelves at the child level.
8. Teacher centre: a desk and chair, a computer/laptop, cabinets and shelves for teaching materials.
Storage and space organisation
Separately provide cabinets and shelving for materials and belongings, as well as a cloakroom/hangers. Sufficient storage is what is usually lacking when equipping from scratch.
Compliance with standards
Furniture for a NUS classroom must comply with national standards — in particular DSTU 22046 "Furniture for educational institutions" and standards for pupil tables and chairs, size groups and sanitary norms.
How to equip a NUS classroom with Prioritti
Prioritti equips NUS classrooms turnkey: mobile desks and chairs by height, boards, shelving and centre furniture. With more than 200 tender deliveries, we will assemble a complete set for your classroom area and budget.
FAQ
How many centres should a NUS classroom have?
Eight: learning and cognitive, changeable thematic, play, art and creativity, living nature corner, rest, children library and teacher centre.
What furniture does a NUS classroom need?
The basis is single mobile desks that slide into groups and chairs by size groups. Additionally: boards/flip charts, shelving, rest furniture, a teacher desk and cabinets.
Why must desks be mobile?
To quickly change the work format — from frontal to group. This is a key principle of NUS.
Which standards must NUS furniture meet?
National standards (in particular DSTU 22046), requirements for pupil tables and chairs, size groups and sanitary norms.
Equipping a NUS classroom? We will compile a complete set of furniture and equipment — call (044) 290-72-72.
Read also
- Furniture for NUS: what desks should be like
- DSTU and sanitary standards for school furniture
- Play furniture for the kindergarten
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