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Learning More About The Amazing Work Educators Do And Why They Chose Natural Pod

by Shannon Kirkwood | Jan 17, 2021 | Inspiration

Monarch Montessori is tucked away between UBC and Kitsilano and surrounded by the true elements of what we know as Beautiful British Columbia. The Founder and Principal, Grace Chou has been a long standing supporter and customer of Natural Pod since October 2014. I...

Can Inside/Outside Learning Environments Support The Evolution Of Education?

by Bridgitte Alomes | Jan 12, 2021 | Inspiration

With a new year comes new and re-energized conversations about the direction of education. Due to the unexpected additional challenges that developed because of covid, these conversations are encompassing even more facets than usual and a heightened sense of...

Connecting With And Being Inspired By Educators And The Great Work They Do

by Shannon Kirkwood | Jan 12, 2021 | Inspiration

In a time of uncertainty, being able to visit The Collective Tennyson Childcare Centre was a moment of both inspiration and reflection. Reflection on why we do what we do and inspiration to keep doing more of it. There are a lot of good people who are continuing to do...

Start 2021 Inspired And Hopeful With Our Best Education Inspiration Stories

by Anuk Harvey | Jan 2, 2021 | Inspiration

Wishing you a happy, kinder, and more joyful new year. We hope you found time to rejuvenate over the holiday season, connect with loved ones, and had the opportunity to reflect on all there is to be grateful for. In the spirit of offering some hope and inspiration to...

Thank You Educators! Thank You Parents! You Are All Superheroes!

by Anuk Harvey | Dec 23, 2020 | Inspiration

Wow, what a year! We’d like to pause for a moment as 2020 draws to a close and deeply acknowledge educators and parents and the courage they’ve shown in navigating the unprecedented circumstances of this past year. Our team has directly experienced how incredibly...

The Best Project Profiles And Photos To Inspire You In 2021

by Anuk Harvey | Dec 21, 2020 | Inspiration

As 2020 comes to a close the Natural Pod team have been reflecting on all this year has unexpectedly brought, including the successes and triumphs of educators and students over the last 12 months. To inspire you to stay in a place of creativity going forward into...

How Does Sustainability Support Student Equity?

by Bridgitte Alomes | Nov 29, 2020 | Best Stories of 2020, Inspiration

Sustainability and student equality are interlinked; one cannot succeed without the other. Sustainability in education is not only about being green, but lives at the intersection of ecological, economic and social sustainability; it’s that combination that has the...

What Makes Natural Pod Products Sustainable And Environmentally Responsible?

by Anuk Harvey | Nov 29, 2020 | Inspiration

When products are described as being sustainable and environmentally responsible what does that really mean? And does it always mean the same thing? There isn’t a universal definitive definition, and that’s why one has to look a little deeper into a company’s...

The New ‘Healthy’: Creating Emotionally Safe Learning Environments For Students and Teachers

by Green Schools National Network | Nov 24, 2020 | Inspiration

What does it mean to be healthy at school? There’s the physical space to consider – ensuring school buildings are clean, safe, and conducive to learning and teaching – as well as occupant health and well-being. However, in the context of a global pandemic and a racial...

Innovative Shelving That Supports Physical Distancing And Adaptable Learning Spaces

by Anuk Harvey | Nov 24, 2020 | Inspiration

The idea of what is required from educational environments was evolving long before the pandemic, and although this year has been full of challenges there has been a consistent vocalization that we need flexible, sustainable, and adaptable learning spaces now more...