by Anuk Harvey | May 19, 2020 | Inspiration
With schools either planning to reopen, or with some having already done so, this is a good time to examine how our learning spaces can look going forward.The main priority of course is to keep our educators and students safe. But maybe rather than trying to find...
by Anuk Harvey | May 13, 2020 | Inspiration
When sustainability and education are mentioned together, it’s about more than just educating students about sustainability and environmental responsibility. It’s also about the need to create educational practises that are sustainable – practises that are committed...
by Anuk Harvey | Apr 28, 2020 | Inspiration
With educators courageously trying to teach children remotely, it may reassure parents that supporting their children’s learning at home doesn’t need to be a recreation of the structure of school. Academic subjects are of course important, but if you and your kids are...
by Anuk Harvey | Apr 20, 2020 | Inspiration
To celebrate World Earth Day we’re sharing the beautiful work of Day Schildkret, an internationally known artist and teacher of Morning Altars a celebration of nature and life. Through his work, Day has impacted thousands of people of all ages worldwide to gain...
by Anuk Harvey | Apr 14, 2020 | Inspiration
Green Schools National Network (GSNN) are holding a webinar designed for PreK-12 educators. This interactive, 60-minute webinar highlights “best of the best” resources and curriculum that GSNN and its collaborators have curated for virtual and at-home learning.April...
by Anuk Harvey | Apr 14, 2020 | Inspiration
During this extraordinary time students are learning many new things, about themselves, their parents, their teachers and the world around them. One of the most impactful lessons they will take with them through their education years and into adulthood is ‘how does...
by Anuk Harvey | Mar 31, 2020 | Inspiration
10% of proceeds of the Curious Bundle will go The Canadian Childcare Federation who are are working to advocate for full-time child care for front line healthcare workers during this time.THE CURIOUS BUNDLE – Bundle Price $425 – Includes Free Shipping and...
by Anuk Harvey | Mar 31, 2020 | Inspiration
As we are all aware, due to school closures the majority of parents are facing homeschooling their children for the foreseeable future. A daunting task for many especially when exacerbated by other life circumstances. So how can we lower the stress levels and provide...
by Anuk Harvey | Mar 25, 2020 | Inspiration
Our team at Natural Pod is thankful that we’re able to continue designing, producing and delivering exceptional learning environments during these uncertain times. For those who are able, this is a great time to get creative and move forward with existing or new...
by Anuk Harvey | Mar 17, 2020 | Inspiration
For those of you planning to take lessons online, here are some easy suggestions you can share with your students to help them define their own learning environment and stay engaged in their learning.Natural Pod’s work is focused on setting the stage for deep learning...
by Anuk Harvey | Mar 11, 2020 | Inspiration
As a team we are really proud and delighted for Natural Pod founder and CEO, Bridgitte Alomes, who has been nominated for the BCBusiness Women of the Year Awards. Bridgitte has been nominated in the category of Entrepreneurial Leader, one of six categories that make...
by Anuk Harvey | Mar 4, 2020 | Inspiration
Before we dive into all the transformative things that happen at the Green Schools Conference and Expo, let’s recap on what the conference is about. It is an annual two day event that brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality;...
by Anuk Harvey | Feb 25, 2020 | Inspiration
The Natural Pod team is soon heading off to the Green Schools Conference and Expo in Portland next week. We can’t wait to re-connect with familiar faces, and are excited to make new connections. The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to...
by Anuk Harvey | Feb 11, 2020 | Inspiration
Bridgitte Alomes, Natural Pod’s Founder & CEO is a finalist in the BCBusiness Women of the Year Awards for Entrepreneurial Leader!This is a great honour and we couldn’t be more proud and delighted for her. Bridgitte will be in the company of other...
by Anuk Harvey | Feb 4, 2020 | Inspiration
Natural Pod’s CEO and founder, Bridgitte Alomes, is delighted to be a speaker at this years Green Schools Conference & Expo. This is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead,...
by Anuk Harvey | Jan 28, 2020 | Inspiration
This week we’d like to introduce James Edward Mills, explain how and why he’s such an education hero, and give a few great reasons to join him and the panel discussing ‘Sustainability & Social Justice in K-12 Schools’ at SXSW EXU.James’s career spans over 20 years...
by Anuk Harvey | Jan 28, 2020 | Inspiration
The definition of the Expeditionary Learning (EL) philosophy is ‘Learning by Doing’ and it places a strong focus on student personal responsibility.The EL VisionWhen students and teachers are engaged in work that is challenging, adventurous and meaningful,...
by Anuk Harvey | Jan 21, 2020 | Inspiration
The 2020 celebration of the International Day of Education on 24 January – a day proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly – will position education and the learning it enables as humanity’s greatest renewable resource and reaffirm the role of...
by Anuk Harvey | Jan 20, 2020 | Inspiration
As an educator it’s highly probable that one of your top wishes is to have your students meaningfully engaged in their learning. It’s probably the reason you went into teaching, to experience that sense of fulfillment that comes from witnessing a child’s mental and...
by Anuk Harvey | Jan 14, 2020 | Inspiration
Natural Pod’s CEO Bridgitte Alomes is one of four speakers presenting together as a panel at SXSW EDU in March, so we thought it would be great to go one step further than introduce each of them, and give you a real insight into why they are such education heros...
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