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HUSHH-UPS® - Principals
Classrooms of today are, by nature, noisy
environments. Not all sources of noise in the classroom can be remedied. The
removal of carpets due to hygienic and maintenance issues has exacerbated
the problem, resulting in constant noise created by chairs scraping across
uncarpeted floors. This source of noise can be controlled by using
Hushh-ups®.
Hushh-ups® decrease the chair noise to a barely audible level. Research has
consistently shown that noise has a negative impact on learning. Specialists
in learning and hearing have demonstrated that even in a classroom that has
an above average acoustic setting, grade one children can understand only
66% of a teacher’s words. When chair noise is eliminated, a significantly
improved learning situation is created for all children.
Most classrooms today include many children who have additional challenges
to their ability to learn. Students with hearing impairments, behavioural
and attentional problems, speech and language disorders, learning
disabilities, English as a second language, PDD-Autism or developmental
delays have a more difficult job in coping and learning within noisy
environments.
Another important benefit of
Hushh-ups® is the reduced level of necessary
floor maintenance in classrooms outfitted with
Hushh-ups®. The soft cushion
provided between the chair leg and the floor decreases the amount of damage
that occurs from the chairs. Black marks, scratches, and gouges to the tiles
are eliminated. Over time, this results in cost savings by decreasing
maintenance time and replacement materials.
Hushh-ups® are designed to last. A survey of educators demonstrated that over
90% rated the durability of
Hushh-ups® as “Excellent/Very Good”. 95% of the
survey respondents rated
Hushh-ups® as “Excellent” in performance areas such
as noise reduction, product longevity, and floor care.
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