by Christopher Roy | Oct 11, 2018 | Inspiration
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...
by Elaine Mitropoulos | Sep 27, 2018 | Inspiration
Our outdoor learning environment partners at Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds share their best features for physical literacy in outdoor learning and play spaces. With the average rate a child spends outdoors dropping every year due to sedentary lifestyles centered...
by Ann S. Masten | Sep 27, 2018 | Inspiration
International focus on resilience is surging as evidence mounts for a world endangered by climate change, armed conflict and terrorism, unprecedented flows of refugees, pandemics, educational and health disparities, and economic volatility. In addition, concern is...
by Christopher Roy | Sep 12, 2018 | Inspiration
Founded in 1975, Children’s All Day School & Pre-Nursery occupies an historic four-story building on 60th Street and Lexington Ave in New York, NY. Their dedicated staff has built a state of the art school serving boys and girls, ages six months to five years,...
by Christopher Roy | Sep 5, 2018 | Inspiration
Our work at Natural Pod is all about learning environment transformation. Transformation that supports children to more deeply engage in learning, connection and relationships with each other, their teachers and community. We’re so grateful when our clients share...
by Tom Stonehocker | Aug 23, 2018 | Inspiration
The world is a big place, and for many of us it’s difficult to fathom how the Earth’s natural systems and cycles function on a global scale. What happens when environmental education becomes so broad it starts to become less relatable and comprehensible? Has...
by Education News | Aug 9, 2018 | Inspiration
In this day and age, we’ve come to accept that one of the only thing that seems to be constant is change; however, sometimes we don’t spend enough time thinking about how to manage change. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind before undertaking any...
by Cynthia Batista | Aug 2, 2018 | Inspiration
The wooden arches in my classroom have made an amazing difference to the layout of the room. As an open area teacher, it can be very hard to find quiet spots for my students to sit and read, reflect, or share toys. It is a small space with sharp angles that can make...
by Green Schools National Network | Jul 26, 2018 | Inspiration
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...
by Christopher Roy | Jul 26, 2018 | Inspiration
WonderWell is a first-class early learning school inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of early childhood education and a Best of the Best Preschool in Austin Finalist. Natural Pod is excited to be a part of the successful creation of this unique learning...
Bench Seating – Before and After Transformation
Natural Playground Features For Physical Literacy
Schools Nurture Resilience of Children and Societies
New Project Install Photos – Children’s All Day School In New York, NY
Video: Learning Environment Transformation at Chapmanville Primary
Fostering Empathy and Compassion through Place-Based Education
Strategies For Managing Change in Learning Environments