by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Jun 12, 2025 | Inspiration
At Natural Pod, the belief in creating learning environments that nurture the whole child—fostering well-being, movement, and a deep connection to the natural world—is central. This ethos has led to a deepening collaboration with Sloflo World, a fellow Canadian...
by Cole Kapler | Jun 10, 2025 | Inspiration
We’re thrilled to share that Bridgitte Alomes, founder of Natural Pod, is back for part two of her conversation as a special guest on the “BC’s Path to Universal Child Care Podcast” (Season 4, Episode 7). In this episode, CCRR podcast host Gyda guides Bridgitte and...
by Kaci Rae Christopher | May 20, 2025 | Inspiration
How can children produce food, learn science, and develop a sense of ecological responsibility all at once? The answer lies in a school or home garden—a place where observation becomes both a science lesson and a vital behavior, where cooperation grows alongside...
by Jacob Rodenburg + Drew Monkman | Apr 29, 2025 | Inspiration
New! Book Excerpt Series We’re excited to announce the first of a series of book excerpts in collaboration with New Society Publishers. As British Columbia based B Corp with global impact, we’ve found a strong values alignment in their subject areas, especially with...
by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Apr 22, 2025 | Inspiration
Celebrating our earth: Holding the world in our hands – Inspired by Purpose Preschool It’s inspiring to see how our friends at Purpose Preschool in Edmonton, Canada, embraced Earth Day, focusing on learning practical ways children can care for their environment...
by Cole Kapler | Apr 16, 2025 | Inspiration
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...
by Cole Kapler | Apr 8, 2025 | Inspiration
Exciting news! Natural Pod founder, Bridgitte Alomes, was recently a special guest on the “BC’s Path to Universal Child Care Podcast” (Season 4, Episode 5). Host Gyda led a fantastic conversation with Bridgitte and Rory Richards – President...
by Christopher Roy | Mar 31, 2025 | Inspiration
Do you remember a moment where someone’s encouragement made a world of difference? Sometimes hearing three simple words like “You got this!” can be powerful. And everyone can benefit from encouragement, no matter their age. When a child receives encouragement from an...
by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Mar 24, 2025 | Inspiration
What if our schools were more than just buildings? What if they were intentional spaces, designed to nurture well-being and empower students? This question drives the collaborative work of Fielding International and Natural Pod, the first B Corp certified school...
by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Mar 6, 2025 | Inspiration
Springtime. A time for fresh starts, open windows, and… the daunting task of tackling clutter in your learning space. If you are an educator today, you are likely finding it challenging to create a truly functional and inspiring learning environment amidst an...
by Dr. Kathryn Murray | Feb 20, 2025 | Inspiration
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...
by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Feb 13, 2025 | Inspiration
At Natural Pod, we’re passionate about creating beautiful and accessible learning environments where children thrive. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of doing this work in collaboration with remarkable educators and have witnessed the transformation of their...
by Kelly Rosensweet | Feb 5, 2025 | Inspiration
Diversity and inclusivity in learning environments is a topic that is at the heart of our work in creating empowering and multifunctional learning furniture inspired by educators and learners’ needs. This article is written by our inhouse learning consultant Kelly...
by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Jan 28, 2025 | B Corp, Inspiration
This week, Natural Pod marked a significant milestone: our second anniversary as a Certified B Corporation, and we paused to reflect and celebrate this accolade with our team. Why, because while it feels great to be recognized as part of a global community that is...
by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Jan 21, 2025 | Inspiration
Winter in the higher latitudes can feel like an unending story of short days, long nights, and relentless storms that keep us huddled indoors. It’s easy to feel disconnected from the natural world during this time, but at Natural Pod, we believe that connection...
by Allan Alomes | Jan 14, 2025 | Inspiration
Designing an inspiring learning environment today is a complex, rewarding process that requires careful thought and collaboration. At Natural Pod, we approach each project with a focus on creating spaces that are functional, cohesive, and promote wellbeing for...
by Marianne Hoonakker-Kelly | Dec 18, 2024 | Inspiration
2024 has been a year of shifts, expansion, and growth for us here at Natural Pod. As we pause to reflect on the year’s highlights, it is clear that this was a year that renewed our steady rhythm of purpose, connection, and collaboration—the very heartbeat that...
by Cole Kapler | Dec 4, 2024 | Inspiration
At Natural Pod, we know how important it is to create learning environments that inspire creativity, collaboration, and curiosity. As 2024 wraps up, our goal is to support you in refreshing your classrooms by using any budgets that may not carry over into the new...
by Insiya Rasiwala-Finn | Nov 25, 2024 | Inspiration
What matters in your learning space? At Natural Pod, we’re always exploring the conversation around the “why” behind what we do. Some questions we think about. Why do we work tirelessly to find the most sustainable materials to create our products with? Why do we...
by Michelle Carpenter | Nov 20, 2024 | Inspiration
In the ever-changing world of education, understanding a student’s mind is as important as delivering knowledge. Today’s educators, architects, and designers are presented with a pivotal question: How do we create spaces that not only facilitate academic learning but...
Conscious Business + Radical Wholeness: A collaboration between Natural Pod + Sloflo World
Building on Momentum: Creating Scalable, Community-Led Child Care Spaces with Bridgitte Alomes and Rory Richards
Growing Minds: The Powerful Benefits of Teaching Children Gardening
The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning
Holding the Whole World in Our Hands – Inspired by Purpose Preschool
Natural Pod is Proudly Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Certified
Latest Innovations in Early Childhood Education & Child Care with Bridgitte Alomes and Rory Richards
Fifty Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child
Natural Pod and Fielding International: Impactful Education Space Design that Transforms Learning Outcomes Across Borders
Spring Refresh. Declutter + Calm your Learning Space