A BIG THANKS to Eco-Child’s Play for posting this from our very own Dalit Holzman today! We’ve all heard it. In fact we’ve all said it: “the best toy in the house is the cardboard box!” As parents we are constantly reminded that the active imaginations of...
What a joy to be a part of Natural Pod. I have been helping out behind the scenes here at Natural Pod for a while now. I have to say, you are a very inspiring network of people! It is wonderful to have this opportunity to say Hello, and introduce myself. I would like...
Favorite quote from week 2 of the fabulous Natural Pod giveaway contest: There have been many times in my life that I have had to recreate my sense of home, because of moving and because as a young woman I chose to stay in a domestic violence shelter to protect myself...
After much back and forth and reconsideration of our incredible FSC® C012337-certified, heirloom quality doll house, we have decided to CHANGE ITS NAME! That’s right: no longer is it stuck dragging a name that’ll never do justice to its true versatility....
As the seasons change and the morning air shifts to brisk, I feel compelled yet again to nest. I get butterflies in my tummy just thinking about Autumn: dragging out the board games, swapping swimmies for sweaters, apple pie…red wine. It’s true, I love it....
Just in: our awesome freetrade, Nepalese wool felt fruit and vegetable sets! These cute (and safe!) mainstays of child play go so well with our Natural Pod Chef’s Kitchen… Leave your comment here and order the fruits or veggies in the next week and...
In our continuing commitment to the health of families I wanted to share with you the latest post from our friend Yoyomama Annemarie regarding the current “SIGG kerfuffle of the last week”. It turns out Natural Pod’s very own Bridgitte Alomes had her...
As we are all aware, due to school closures the majority of parents are facing homeschooling their children for the foreseeable future. A daunting task for many especially when exacerbated by other life circumstances. So how can we lower the stress levels and provide...
When you give children new items to interact with, it’s such a joy to witness all the kinds of imaginative games and uses for them they create. So when it came time to try out our new Halfmoon bundles, that’s what we did. These are items made of 100%...
Collaborating on incredible projects like this is extra special to us, and this one is quite unique.A new multi-use Learning Centre called the “Aki Centre”, or “Land Centre”, for short, (full name is Ozhaawashkwaa Animikii-Bineshi Aki Onji Kinimaagae’ Inun, or Blue...
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...
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...
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...
Sprig, the last classroom table you’ll ever need
