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...
On September 30th 2016 the Forest Stewardship Council invites you to participate in FSC® Friday, a global celebration of responsible forestry. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate responsible forestry in Canada and worldwide. At Natural Pod all of our furniture...
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....
Jennifer Seydel discusses the value of sustainable schools and sustainability education. She suggests a framework for developing greener schools and school districts.
Create or update your better learning environment with our back to school bundle offer. Save over $600 when you order before the end of August, 2016 and receive 2 of our 4’x4’ tables, 8 of our famous benches and 1 of our beautiful light tables. The best part is once...
Thank you to all those of you who participated in our Natural Pod Bench Giveaway Contest. We love to give back to our community of educators who work to create better learning environments. In this contest we were giving away a pair of benches to organizations who...
One of the most recent additions to my classroom is yet another Natural Pod table, only this one can be raised to standing height! This is a wonderful option because my students both enjoy standing to do their work and often need a break from sitting. The idea to seek...
Recently, one of our recent client projects with Fairchild Junior Academy in Hong Kong celebrated the grand opening of their early learning centre. The centre was outfitted with some of our sustainably made and Canadian designed furniture brought to Hong Kong to...
The Peregrine House School is one of two schools in B.C. to become members of the Montessori Quality Assurance program in Canada, and is celebrating the grand opening of its Children’s Pavilion – and launch of its educational curriculum. “At Peregrine House...
Welcome efficiency into your classroom or space with Natural Pod’s combination shelving. Highly versatile, educators and parents will appreciate the additional storage space and flexibility. Smooth curve shelves are built to fit corner spaces or aesthetically change a...
Sprig, the last classroom table you’ll ever need
