Raising a strong, resilient generation of planet protectors requires significant social change. A facet of that change is educating for conscious consumption as well as environmental responsibility. With students already being surrounded by learning furniture,...
Some might argue that creativity in the classroom is a lost art. In many classrooms, this truth is playing out on a daily basis. High stakes testing and meeting local/state/provincial/national standards has put a damper on creativity in our schools and that is not a...
At Natural Pod, we believe that sustainability is more than just certifications and labels. It’s about continuously evaluating our choices to ensure they are the best for both people and the planet. With this ethos in mind, we are excited to share the remarkable...
This past month we proudly reached a nice milestone for our natural play community on Facebook. Five thousand+ fans are now following along with our work in the natural play, furniture and toys movement. In appreciation of all of our fans, we held a small contest...
As part of our ongoing collaboration with New Society Publishers, we’re excited to share three more low- or no-cost nature activities for kids from the summer excerpt of The Big Book of Nature Activities. These hands-on projects are perfect for children of all ages,...
At Natural Pod, we’re advocates for outdoor learning whenever possible – learning that is experiential, embodied, and connects a child to their senses with respect to their surroundings. It’s the opposite of learning about Nature in a classroom via a screen! To...
As one school year closes, the rush to prepare for the next one begins. We know that in many cases, you need your school furniture ready to go before September. Your mind is fresh with what worked and what didn’t, and while this is a perfect time to plan, the timeline...
We are proud to announce that following a thorough evaluation process, Natural Pod has been certified as a Women Business Enterprise by WBE Canada, recognizing Natural Pod as a company where women manage ownership and strategic leadership. As a diverse, purpose...
Educators across the world pay attention to the design and set up of learning environments. We look at how to arrange the furniture, whether we like the overall look, flow and practicalities of the room. When done, we review, and change the organization of the...
The Natural Pod team and myself are, and always will be, committed to creating the most healthy and beautiful learning spaces that welcome and inspire students and educators. As technology like AI transforms the world in ways that we’ve still yet to realize, I truly...
Sprig, the last classroom table you’ll ever need
