by Christopher Roy | Jan 15, 2019 | Inspiration
Research surrounding how we interact with the spaces we spend time in is not a new concept. In recent years, studies have shown that the work environment can impact certain factors like stress levels. Similar studies are beginning to examine educational environments,...
by Christopher Roy | Jan 8, 2019 | Inspiration
Find the inspiration you need to do your best work in education this year. When you’re looking for inspiration to help transform your learning environment, or perhaps you need help inspiring your colleagues to start projects that you know your education...
by Cynthia Merse | Dec 14, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
The workforce of tomorrow bears little resemblance to the industrial, factory-based model of the early 20th century. The days of working solo on a factory floor assembly line are being replaced with work environments that thrive on teamwork and collaboration. It is no...
by Christopher Roy | Dec 12, 2018 | Inspiration
The goal at Little Friends Day Care at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre is to create and provide a culturally focused, safe, caring, learning environment for children by providing activities, which are suited towards each child’s level of growth and...
by Christopher Roy | Dec 4, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
Airplane Project at Marshall University STEAM Center – Children at the MUEE STEAM Center @ Explorer Academy have been interested in researching, exploring and learning more about various types of airplanes and helicopters. Through their work they have built an...
by Christopher Roy | Nov 29, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
Tiny Hoppers Willoughby in Langley, BC, Canada opened the doors to their new facility on September 10th, 2018. They are the first Tiny Hoppers to open in British Columbia. They pride themselves on being an early learning centre that ensures quality child care to all...
by Christopher Roy | Nov 21, 2018 | Inspiration
Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) has opened a new annex facility in Vancouver, BC bringing to their neighbourhood a variety of new programs include expanded capacity for preschool and childcare. The Annex was constructed to provide more multi-purpose space for...
by Christopher Roy | Nov 8, 2018 | Inspiration
Creating an outstanding learning space where educators enjoy working and kids experience great learning outcomes has never been more important. Learning is changing and educators are exploring new ways of bringing 21st century experiences into their classrooms. One...
by Christopher Roy | Nov 7, 2018 | Inspiration
As the flagship classroom for the MU Early Education STEAM Center, this location on the campus of Marshall University opened its doors in the fall of 2010. The site is nationally accredited by NAEYC and is a collaborative pre-k classroom with Cabell County schools,...
by Christopher Roy | Oct 31, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
Last week we invited you to participate in our online virtual tour of one of our most recent projects built out with Natural Pod better learning furniture at North Tampa Christian Academy, a private school in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving pre-school through grade...
by Christopher Roy | Oct 29, 2018 | Careers, Inspiration
We are seeking a full-time Sales/Account Manager to join our dynamic team and growing company. The ideal candidate will use their proven sales experience to build a relationship with our educational clients and meet their need for functional, beautiful, and non toxic...
by Christopher Roy | Oct 25, 2018 | Inspiration
EDspaces is the conference advancing the conversation about the future of learning environments. It is where innovations are unveiled and collaborations form, bringing together education’s creative change agents who plan, design and manage innovative learning...
by Christopher Roy | Oct 17, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
Join us for a free virtual tour of North Tampa Christian Academy on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST) – Register online now! – Find incredible learning space inspiration right from your where you are. Join us by...
by Christopher Roy | Oct 11, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
It feels great to work for and with a company whose products you believe in, products that help create better, sustainable learning environments all over the world, and products which from time to time you get to enjoy with your family in your own home as well. A few...
by Elaine Mitropoulos | Sep 27, 2018 | Inspiration
Our outdoor learning environment partners at Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds share their best features for physical literacy in outdoor learning and play spaces. With the average rate a child spends outdoors dropping every year due to sedentary lifestyles centered...
by Ann S. Masten | Sep 27, 2018 | Inspiration
International focus on resilience is surging as evidence mounts for a world endangered by climate change, armed conflict and terrorism, unprecedented flows of refugees, pandemics, educational and health disparities, and economic volatility. In addition, concern is...
by Christopher Roy | Sep 12, 2018 | Inspiration
Founded in 1975, Children’s All Day School & Pre-Nursery occupies an historic four-story building on 60th Street and Lexington Ave in New York, NY. Their dedicated staff has built a state of the art school serving boys and girls, ages six months to five years, and...
by Christopher Roy | Sep 5, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
Our work at Natural Pod is all about learning environment transformation. Transformation that supports children to more deeply engage in learning, connection and relationships with each other, their teachers and community. We’re so grateful when our clients share...
by Tom Stonehocker | Aug 23, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
The world is a big place, and for many of us it’s difficult to fathom how the Earth’s natural systems and cycles function on a global scale. What happens when environmental education becomes so broad it starts to become less relatable and comprehensible? Has...
by Education News | Aug 9, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019
In this day and age, we’ve come to accept that one of the only thing that seems to be constant is change; however, sometimes we don’t spend enough time thinking about how to manage change. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind before undertaking any...
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