Abstract: A stool and desk support system. The system includes a stool base and a desk support surface. A support member may connect the desk support surface to the stool base and support the desk support surface above a floor surface. The stool base may include a stool seat surface and a rocking mechanism opposite the stool seat surface. The desk support surface may be connected to a desk support base by a neck extending from the desk support base. The stool base may include an upper stool base frame and a lower stool base frame. The upper stool base frame may be height adjustable with respect to the lower stool base frame. The desk support base may connect to the upper stool base frame, permitting coinciding height adjustment of the desk support surface and the upper stool base frame.

Abstract: A proprioceptive foot stimulator assembly having a cross bar that connects to the leg structure of a desk. The assembly includes a bottom channel that pivotably attaches to the cross bar, and a foot stimulating member that attaches to the bottom channel, so that it can pivot in relation to the crossbar. Mounting flanges are located at the longitudinal ends of the cross bar. A pivot assembly, generating the pivotable attachment between the bottom channel and the cross bar, includes two threaded fasteners and a bushing, secured by lock nuts; the bushing connecting the first threaded fastener to the second threaded fastener, such that the second threaded fastener can pivot in relation to the first threaded fastener. In another embodiment, the proprioceptive foot stimulator assembly has at least one slider track capable of being attached to a desk and a foot stimulating member that slidably connects to the slider track.

Abstract: A proprioceptive foot stimulator assembly having a cross bar that connects to the leg structure of a desk. The assembly includes a bottom channel that pivotably attaches to the cross bar, and a foot stimulating member that attaches to the bottom channel, so that it can pivot in relation to the crossbar. Mounting flanges are located at the longitudinal ends of the cross bar. A pivot assembly, generating the pivotable attachment between the bottom channel and the cross bar, includes two threaded fasteners and a bushing, secured by lock nuts; the bushing connecting the first threaded fastener to the second threaded fastener, such that the second threaded fastener can pivot in relation to the first threaded fastener. In another embodiment, the proprioceptive foot stimulator assembly has at least one slider track capable of being attached to a desk and a foot stimulating member that slidably connects to the slider track.

Abstract: A computer-based method of providing reading training to a student is provided. The method, based on a training model having individualized program streams, incorporates automatic system intervention to enhance program mastery and decrease reliance on teacher resources. This automatic intervention may accelerate a training stream for students demonstrating early mastery or it may add a review step and/or program modifications for students who are struggling with assigned tasks. Although teachers are advised of a student's progress through the multi-stage program, hands-on intervention is only required for students experiencing extreme difficulties.

Abstract: An entertainment center for children or other users with a durable backer and two sets of pages bound to the backer along opposite sides. The pages and the backer may provide erasable writing surfaces where markers, pencils, crayons or other writing utensils may be used and then erased to permit future use of the same writing or drawing surface. The sets of pages are bound to the backer along opposite sides so that an inner edges of each set is positioned adjacent each other in a closed position and a locking mechanism is provided to retain the pages in the closed position. A durable cover may be provided in each set of pages.