Before we dive into all the transformative things that happen at the Green Schools Conference and Expo, let's recap on what the conference is about. It is an annual two day event that brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality; that is...
COVID-19 has changed our world in many ways. How we shop, work, govern, and attend school have all been altered due to this global pandemic. Education has been hit particularly hard. Closing out the 2019 – 2020 school year was a chaotic and disjointed effort for most...
'Our Education System Is Failing Because It Is Doing Exactly What It Was Designed to Do!' - Those are the bold opening words that set the stage for concepts within The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive This is a...
As the green schools movement develops and gains notice, defining what is considered the third pillar of a green school (U.S. DOE, 2017), environmental and sustainability literacy, has gained steam in conversations at school board meetings, state departments of...
Whenever the Natural Pod team collaborates with educators there’s always a great sense of forward motion; it’s exciting! Although usually done in an in-person setting, we were required to pivot and offered our first virtual workshop this week. With a focus on...
We know that natural, open-ended natural play has tremendous benefits to the personal, social, creative, emotional and intellectual well being of the children in our care. And, we know that all these benefits aren't easily measured or sometimes seen. To better...
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, some of the first B Corp™ certified...
Part One of a Three Part Series: You may have read the recent interview with our CEO, Bridgitte Alomes and Douglas Magazine - it has inspired us to go deeper into our story about why Natural Pod does what it does. Manifesto: a public declaration of policy and aims...
Pick up your copy of this season's Eco-parent magazine. We're a proud advertiser in this great Canadian Magazine. Copies on newstands now in your favourite eco-stores across Canada. EcoParent is Canada’s only national print magazine catering specifically to...
We were very lucky to receive 25 cedar blocks of different shapes, different lengths. When I first put them out onto the playground I had stacked them in three separate piles. We split the group of children into two, so the first group came out and they immediately...
As we usher in spring, we also stand at the threshold of a new era in education. Our choices today are shaping the future of learning for generations to come. Now more than ever, it's essential that we align our values with our actions and make conscious decisions...
Curious question - it must be the great pay, easy hours and happy parents, right? Educators, you are a very special group of professionals. You don’t choose teaching to be famous or rich or even bored. You choose teaching for very altruistic reasons. Here are a few...
The Natural Pod team believes we can create better classroom furniture and learning environments for all ages while being deeply committed to people and the planet. There is great work being done as responsible stewards of our environment throughout our business,...
For a limited time, Natural Pod is offering our Wonder Play Lofts + Structures for $1,000 off. This is your unique opportunity to own one of the most magical pieces we make. If you have ever thought you needed to create a place where children can express themselves...
If you are tasked with furnishing a new educational space or refurbishing an existing one, then you should take a look at how Natural Pod actually works with you. Our team of knowledge experts (yes, real human beings) work directly with you through every step of the...
In the dynamic realm of educational design, the importance of creating tranquil, inspiring spaces cannot be overstated. Recent research sheds light on the profound influence of classroom environments on the well-being of both learners and educators, prompting...
Imagine what your world could be like. A beautiful, calm environment. An endless variety of spaces for every kind of activity, for every kind of learner. If this is your vision, then read on because it could be within your reach. And with your funding opportunities...
At Natural Pod, we take design seriously. Please meet our Design Director, Allan Alomes, as he shares some insights into our inspirations, our intentional curved edges, and the impact these unique elements create for the learners in your space. From the feedback we...
We see you and appreciate you. Let’s start a conversation on how we, Natural Pod, can support you in creating learning spaces that will elevate the journeys of learners and educators. We are known for finding solutions WITH you.Get your copy of our IdeabookLet’s...
As we reflect on the past year, Natural Pod is proud to be a part of the educational community’s continued dedication to creating healthy, beautiful, and inspiring learning environments where students thrive. None of this work would have been possible without the...