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...
Inspiration is all around. It can come from the people we spend time with, the books we read, the music we listen to…it can be found all around us. At Natural Pod, these influences shape the work we do every day. Our inspiration comes from… Our customers....
What an amazing time at TEDx West Vancouver this past weekend. Bridgitte Alomes, our CEO of Natural Pod, along with many other leading education thinkers and leaders presented their vision for the future of education and learning. Thank you to all those that attended...
School is back in session and you are getting back to routines, getting to know your students, and getting to know your classroom. Now is the perfect time to set up a flexible classroom that will set you and your students up for success. Did you know that your...
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...
Our school year started with teachers returning for staff team-building and professional development August 1, about three and a half weeks before students were scheduled to start. Returning for our second year as a school, with a new grade level added, as well as...
Jennifer Seydel discusses the value of sustainable schools and sustainability education. She suggests a framework for developing greener schools and school districts.
Across North America, it’s back to school time. An exciting time for teachers, families, and educators. Your work is our passion. We want you to have all the inspiration and ideas you need to bring forward the best possible outcomes for you and your students....
About this time last year, something really special happened with my work as the Director of Marketing at Natural Pod. After years of helping other organizations create better learning environments, we had the chance, at least in a small way, for my own kids to enjoy...
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...
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...
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...
A ministry of Mariners Church, Mariners Church Preschool is designed to meet the needs of the whole child by creating environments and experiences where a love of faith is fostered. Best practices are used to design and plan their curriculum, helping to develop...
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...
Carlton House is based in a beautiful historic heritage building in Dubbo, NSW, Australia. With the focus on the environment, as the foundation for an early childhood and preschool curriculum that is intriguing and aesthetically pleasing, inviting all children’s...
As a Principal, Craig Cantlie at Caulfeild Elementary knew that classroom environments play an important role in how children’s learning is shaped. If you are sitting in rows of desks all day, and are doing all your work in one spot, what does that really do for...
Join us in a celebrating the global movement working for the care and protection of our home on earth. Now in its 46th year, Earth Day is an annual celebration of groundbreaking ideas that focus our shared humanity on the protection of earth’s land, water and air....
Indoor Air Quality: Why it’s Critical for Healthy Learning Environments + Young Learners
