Why Buy Local?

Why Buy Local?

We’re proud to be a participant in the buy local week here in British Columbia. Have you ever wondered what the benefits of buying local are? Here is a nice inforgraphic that explains the benefits of buying local, living...
Play Lofts: Putting some play in your day!

Play Lofts: Putting some play in your day!

Natural Pod™ Play lofts were designed very much with the needs of early learners in mind. The intention was to create spaces that were all their own, where their imaginations could transform the space into any environment they wished, whether a fort, a castle, an...
New Play Loft for Infants and Toddlers

New Play Loft for Infants and Toddlers

You spoke. We listened. You asked for something new and different in our very popular loft line and we created it with the help and feedback of educators in our community. This unique Play Loft for Infants and Toddlers is designed to engage the children in your care...
Natural Play People Profile: Trudi Hobson

Natural Play People Profile: Trudi Hobson

What we love most about our work are the people we work with. We’re very proud of our natural play community here at Natural Pod and to celebrate some of the people in our community, we’ve started a short series we’re calling our Natural Play Community People...
Growing with intention

Growing with intention

To further support Natural Pod’s growth and impact in the world, we are delighted to welcome two new solutions team members: Tania Crosbie and Chris Jack. As education advocates, they will bring exceptional partnership to educators and planners who are working to...
People Profile: Dina Ottoni-Battistessa

People Profile: Dina Ottoni-Battistessa

What we love most about our work are the people we work with. We’re very proud of our natural play community here at Natural Pod and to celebrate some of the people in our community, we’ve started a short series we’re calling our Natural Play Community People...
The Importance of Conversation

The Importance of Conversation

When I began to introduce more natural materials into my classroom, I was curious about how this change would impact the quality, learning potential, and depth of the play that my students engaged in. I began by replacing existing materials (plastic blocks, toys and...