by Becky Brodsky | Jan 11, 2017 | Inspiration
Looking to bring some warmth, light, and cheer to your classroom during the long winter months? Read on to learn ways to help you and your students beat the winter blues! Bring on the light: Light tables can brighten up any area in your room with their subtle...
by Becky Brodsky | Dec 21, 2016 | Inspiration
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” The above quote exemplifies the essence of one of the latest and most impactful trends in 21st Century classroom learning, project based learning. Project based learning (PBL) is a...
by Becky Brodsky | Dec 16, 2016 | Inspiration
Have you ever found it difficult to breathe in a room after purchasing new furniture or applying a fresh coat of paint? And have you ever been forced to avoid spaces as a result of those overwhelming smells? Do you wonder what is in those nasty fumes you are...
by Becky Brodsky | Dec 6, 2016 | Inspiration
Creating flexible, dynamic learning environments is essential to meeting our 21st century learners where they are. Presenting students with choice and allowing them to take charge of their learning is vital when arranging a successful learning space. Megan Baker, a...
by Becky Brodsky | Nov 2, 2016 | Inspiration
Imagine the feeling you get upon entering a room filled with light and natural elements. Have you ever wondered how this type of environment affects how children think and feel? Have you considered the impact that they have on a child’s ability to learn and absorb...
by Becky Brodsky | Oct 27, 2016 | Inspiration
The classroom environments where children spend most of their day can impact their emotional well-being, as well as their physical comfort. The look and feel of a learning environment can speak volumes to a child and can serve to make them feel welcome and valued....
by Becky Brodsky | Oct 12, 2016 | Inspiration
Most of us know that being outdoors has calming and restorative powers. We also know that it can reduce stress and improve mood. But did you know that it can also help connect us to one another and improve attention and focus? Research has shown that children who...
by Becky Brodsky | Oct 5, 2016 | Inspiration
Inspiration is all around. It can come from the people we spend time with, the books we read, the music we listen to…it can be found all around us. At Natural Pod, these influences shape the work we do every day. Our inspiration comes from… Our customers....
by Becky Brodsky | Sep 29, 2016 | Inspiration
School is back in session and you are getting back to routines, getting to know your students, and getting to know your classroom. Now is the perfect time to set up a flexible classroom that will set you and your students up for success. Did you know that your...
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