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LEHI — Annette Krueger had an inspiration at a teacher's conference over the summer. It didn't come from the material, but the discomfort she felt from sitting for three hours.
"We didn't have a break and I started thinking about my kids," she said.
All summer she became obsessed with how to improve the learning process for her students. She researched, and made a case to her principal. Then, she moved out the constrictive desks and brought in beanbags, banana chairs and benches.
"It was risky for me," said Krueger. "I was concerned that when (parents) came to back-to-school night, they might say, 'My kids are out of there.'"
Two parents did pull their children. But since then, she hasn't heard a single complaint. In fact, her students say the setup helps them do their best work.
"I like it because it's really comfy," said fourth-grade student Brianna Shaw. "You can really do your work."
Classmate Jackson Brousseau agreed. "I feel like you can do your best work here, because you're not forced to sit somewhere," he said.
Krueger has noticed three specific improvements since she ditched the desks. Watch the story to see what they are.
