“We should be focusing on the youngest amongst us” was a statement a friend and experienced educational building architect said to me recently, and it really stuck with me. We were discussing the importance of early learning through the lens of the learning...
With all the global climate strikes that have been happening over the last few weeks, it feels like the perfect time to speak up about a sensitive and related issue. First, I’d like to acknowledge the incredible mobilization of nearly 7 million young people and...
Bridgitte, Natural Pods CEO, and Shannon, Director of Operations, recently returned from the LearningScapes conference that took place in California this year. Speaking with them post-conference, they shared they found it incredibly impactful. This is what Bridgitte...
Every year an amazing group of people from across North America come together with the purpose of laying the foundation for the next strategic steps for the Green Schools National Network (GSNN). It is also a perfect time for us to break out of our day to day, deepen...
The term ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ has been used for some time now, but not by many and not often, so the majority of people are unaware that such a calculation even exists, let alone its terrifying and truthful significance.Earth Overshoot Day is “the point where the...
I talk to a lot of educators about their thoughts around pedagogy and if their ideas align with their school’s overall culture. Unsurprisingly, almost every teacher I speak to is very clear that the previous century’s classroom layout really isn’t conducive for...
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting two schools of our customers in West Virginia. We have worked closely with both schools, MUEE (Marshall University Early Education) Stem School and Explorer Academy, to create learning environments that connect to their...
At Natural Pod we design more than furniture, we design experiences for children. Experiences that foster engagement with and connection to nature, that encourage the development of the whole-child and integrate key learning skills. These play experiences not only...
Job Description: Content Coordinator As a Content Coordinator you will be responsible for the planning, implementation of marketing and sales content across our online site and print marketing material. You must have a creative mind and excellent US/UK English...
Just over a year ago we started emails back and forth with a dedicated Natural Pod customer that we had no idea would impact both her life and ours so very much. Recently she shared the experience at her Blogspot “The Knitty Gritty Homestead”. When Margot...
Exploring all the playful possibilities. There is a movement on the horizon: a slow, beautiful metamorphosis a’comin’. It’s filled with richness and space, and rhythm and CHILDREN! It’s filled with less. And more. Once upon a time I went to kindergarten. The ladies...
The following is a re-print of Rick Juliusson’s “A Simple Sixth Birthday” blogpost at Rick’s Turning Point. Thanks, Rick, for letting us repost these great ideas on a simple, and truly magical, little birthday party. Zekiah’s sixth...
The following is a re-print of Rebecca Watkin’s guest Blog post at http://www.ourbigearth.com/2010/02/27/watercolor-painting-in-the-waldorf-style/#. Thanks, Rebecca, for letting us repost this incredibly clear and concise introduction into Waldorf watercolour...
As we know, Natural Pod, for the most part, has always been about home. About the Pod: the seed from which all healthy and balanced family interaction can germinate. Our products speak to our desire to match your desire to choose healthy, natural items for your...
Wow! What an exciting time for us here at Natural Pod. We have received some amazing press lately and we just could not wait to share it with you. Mothering Magazine’s “Best Natural Toys 2009” Just today, we had an early sneek peak at the Nov/Dec...
A BIG THANKS to Eco-Child’s Play for posting this from our very own Dalit Holzman today! We’ve all heard it. In fact we’ve all said it: “the best toy in the house is the cardboard box!” As parents we are constantly reminded that the active imaginations of...
Biophilic Design in the Classroom: A Natural Blueprint for Learning
