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Research: Greater Student Engagement, Greater Probability of Success

by Anuk Harvey | Feb 13, 2019 | Inspiration

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...

How Mindful Tidying Helps Create Better Learning Environments

by Anuk Harvey | Feb 4, 2019 | Inspiration

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...

New Research: Is Your Classroom Conducive to 21st-Century Learning?

by Christopher Roy | Jan 30, 2019 | Inspiration

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...

Did You Win a Pair of Stools in Our Winter 2019 Giveaway Contest?

by Christopher Roy | Jan 23, 2019 | Inspiration

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...

New Research: How Space Impacts Learning

by Christopher Roy | Jan 15, 2019 | Inspiration

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,...

Inspiring Education Insights to Start 2019

by Christopher Roy | Jan 8, 2019 | Inspiration

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...

Key Elements for Creating Collaborative Learning Spaces

by Cynthia Merse | Dec 14, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019

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...

Project Profile: Prince George Native Friendship Centre Day Care

by Christopher Roy | Dec 12, 2018 | Inspiration

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...

Watch Now: Furniture That Transforms Learning

by Christopher Roy | Dec 4, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019

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...

Project Profile: Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre – Langley, BC

by Christopher Roy | Nov 29, 2018 | Inspiration, New Year - 2019

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...