Teachers who work in schools where recent construction or renovations were completed were asked to grade the outcome of the changes through various focus areas: the impact on school culture, student retention, student engagement, staff relationships, classroom...
We recently had the pleasure of receiving an update from the amazing MU Early Education STEAM Center, located on the campus of Marshall University in West Virginia – showing how their Natural Pod learning environment is supporting their program. The program at...
Most large school districts serve high density/high growth areas and have a continuing need for new construction or renovation within their schools to keep pace with the growing student population. But the reality is many districts, mainly due to funding...
Recent research has been examining the connection between learning environments and learning outcomes: A team consisting of a pioneering designer, a design educator, and a researcher have worked to ‘prove’ that the design of learning places matter. Mounting...
As Marie Kondo, the famous Japanese organization consultant is taking home decluttering by storm, many teachers are also implementing the process to create better learning environments for their students. Kondo uses a method called ‘KonMari’ which is about tidying up...
Recent research respondents were asked if their classroom environment is conducive to 21st-century learning, which was described in the survey as “learning that includes collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.” The types of...
Thank you to all of you who recently entered our Natural Pod newsletter subscription contest! Subscribing to our newsletter gave you a chance to be entered to win a pair of our beautiful, new, sustainably made Natural Pod Stools. They are the classroom stool you’ve...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Indoor Air Quality: Why it’s Critical for Healthy Learning Environments + Young Learners
