Makerspace Practical insights about furnishing one of the most creative spaces in the school. STEM Environment Guide Request a Quote Start by making spaces in the makerspace The makerspace is an incubator for problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Here, the learning process starts with students identifying problems or needs. The next step is to conceptualize original […]
Furniture for Teachers People who do it all need furniture that can help them every step of the way. Versatile people need versatile furniture. Presenting information, guiding discussions, directing projects, demonstrating skills, testing, grading, reporting and more. People who do it all need furniture that can help them every step of the way. Naturally, Smith […]
EDspaces 2024 Request a Catalog Request a Quote Welcome to EDspaces 2024: The Future of Learning by Smith System At Smith System, we’re constantly reimagining the spaces where students learn, collaborate, and grow. This year at EDspaces, we’re excited to introduce our latest collection of innovative furniture designed to inspire The Future of Learning. Our theme […]
Cascade® Storage Request a Catalog Request a Quote Cascade® Classroom Storage The scalable way to manage materials. Technology will never erase the need for hands-on learning supplies. Cascade® storage cases, cabinets, towers, wardrobes and cubbies give teachers a method to manage it all – and keep resources accessible for students. That’s the idea behind Cascade® […]
High School High school is about progressively preparing for life after graduation. Successful grade 9–12 environments lead students to deeper learning and critical thinking, and discovering their strengths in relation to others. Help them take ownership Starting high school is a definitive turning point. The workload is heavier, the academics harder, and there’s more group […]
Middle School In middle school, students shoulder more responsibility for their education. Successful grade 6–8 environments prepare them, with increased opportunities to problem-solve, collaborate and experiment – under adult supervision. Support their fast-paced changes The middle school landscape is more complex than grade school. There’s more homework; socializing is a big priority; students’ physical, social […]
Elementary School Elementary school is a time of colossal academic and development growth. Successful K–5 environments evolve with these students, as they learn, think, work and fidget across every age and stage. Foster a love of learning From first books to first best friends, elementary school kids are primed for new discoveries. Formal learning of […]
QuickShip Program Request a QuickShip Quote Download QuickShip Guide QuickShip Lead Times Smith System has the most expansive and reliable quick ship program in the industry. Our QuickShip Program runs all year long, even in the summer, and allows you to have your product shipped in as quickly as 5 business days. If you need […]
Flexible Seating Download Flexible Seating Brochure Flexible Seating’s Place in the 21st Century Classroom Flexible Seating or Traditional Seating? Both. Keeping it Calm and Uncluttered. Naturally, educators, administrators and parents wonder about the potential visual circus created by classrooms of “misfit furniture.” Smith System gets it. We help bring cohesive calm by using modern seating […]
Whiteboard Use Ensuring the Longevity of Smith System Whiteboards Whiteboards are a vital resource designed to facilitate collaboration and learning among students. Take the Planner Studio Mobile Whiteboard for example, this two-sided mobile whiteboard includes a laminated writing surface with a shelf on both sides for storing markers and erasers. Its built-in hand-hold allows for […]
Student Desks There’s more to a classroom desk than its shape. They must be built strong to withstand use well into the future. Their shapes must add functionality with future use in mind, rather than contributing gimmicky, non-functional arrangements in the classroom. The widest variety of functionality for today’s classrooms. Which shape works best for […]
Library Carts Carts so versatile, they couldn’t be kept in the library. School library carts can organize and transport much more than books or even media. Whether they’re holding instruments, dinosaur models or art supplies, they help teachers, administrators and librarians distribute educational materials more quickly and easily. Library Carts – They help educators concentrate […]
Collaborative Desks It’s not just the shape of a Collaborative Learning student desk that matters. Download Classroom Environments Catalog Request a Quote Consider its construction. Many school districts are now choosing furniture based on its support of collaborative learning curricula. They wisely opt for desks that can be grouped together in compact pods that allow optimal […]
The STEM Environment Is there a formula for success? STEM Environment Guide Request a Quote When teaching STEM, don’t forget the “soft” sciences. The need to overhaul America’s approach to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics has launched an ambitious initiative to reverse our nation’s decline in these areas. Not surprisingly, thought leaders in education […]
Cafe & Lounge The big question educators face is, does cafe/lounge furniture exist that offers the comfort students demand, as well as the required durability for a K12 environment? Request a Catalog Request a Quote The school lounge: a concept that graduated from college to high school. College students have long favored the unique environment […]
Library/Media Center A place for exchanging ideas and information, not just finding them. Request a Catalog Request a Quote Making the Library/Media Center an Innovative and Engaging Learning Environment. In the Library Commons, students develop interpersonal, academic, and problem-solving skills while exploring new ways of learning. This combination is considered by leading educators to provide […]