Building Design for Eco Classrooms

Building Design for Eco Classrooms

Jan 28, 2016 | Blog, Modular Classrooms

To learn and experience the outdoor environment you have to be out in it. Our climate dictates that we can’t sit outside under a fig tree in the shade all year, so where possible, ensure all the elements of the design is based around the philosophy of minimising the...
Half Term Homework Ideas…Outside

Half Term Homework Ideas…Outside

Oct 20, 2014 | Education

We recently talked about taking lessons outside during this fantastic autumn we’re currently enjoying, and thought you might like to consider setting some outside homework projects for half term. Here are just a few ideas to mull over. Bird feeding and watching Pine...
Get outside for World Mental Health Day

Get outside for World Mental Health Day

Oct 10, 2014 | Education

As this Friday is World Mental Health day, we thought it represents a good opportunity to think about the mental well-being of children in Britain today and to explore ways in which it can be improved, in an environment where public mental health funding is sadly...
Swap Blue Light for Sunlight

Swap Blue Light for Sunlight

Jul 4, 2014 | Education

The sun is shining, the school year is approaching its end and you and your students are sweating under the glare of fluorescent lighting with a background tinge of blue from computer screens. Attention spans are frayed and patience is in short supply…time to swap the...
Make the Most of Your Outside Space

Make the Most of Your Outside Space

Apr 30, 2014 | Education

Increasingly, educators are perceiving that a school’s grounds are potentially as important to the education and overall well-being of our children as are its buildings. Appropriate use of the outdoor space can have a dramatic impact on physical health, concentration...