Natural preschool classroom

Discover the ultimate blend of tranquility and minimalism with these soothing nature-themed classroom ideas. Bring the beauty of the outdoors into your classroom and create a serene, relaxing learning environment for both you and your students. From calming color palettes to natural elements, these ideas will inspire you to design the perfect sanctuary for learning, reflection, and relaxation.

Winning Over Admin: Proving Play Has a Purpose I get it—convincing administrators that play-based learning isn’t just fun but fundamental can feel like an uphill climb. When they’re focused on benchmarks, assessments, and meeting standards, how do you show them that learning through play isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer? Here’s the secret: play and standards […]

Much respect for all of you dear preschool and Kindergarten teachers out there. As you might know, I left my Kindergarten classroom five years ago to homeschool my own wild ones. I must admit, I cannot fathom having been a teacher over the past two years. Yikes. With little ones back (?) in classrooms, I

Make learning an adventure.

I made a "worm farm" in 4th grade for a school project. How fun to have a permanent one in the backyard!

Fun nature science experiment using mud to make mud explosions. An easy nature activity for kids to do at home in the garden!

Set up your classroom with natural wood furniture to make a calming environment for children. Rearrange these shelves and panels to fit your space.

When planning for an inquiry topic or unit, careful thought and attention needs to go into the kinds of learning environments to create. Teachers need to consider what types of learning environments encourage students to think independently, which ones support teamwork, and which ones encourage a community-based approach to inquiry.

Creating a calm classroom environment is more important than ever. Since classrooms can be such a busy place, many of our students (and their teachers) long for a serene environment that calms their senses. That's why I thought I'd put together a series of classroom design mood boards filled with ways to create a calming classroom environment. You'll find that the mood boards include muted colors, flexible seating, lighting alternatives, cozy textures, and motivational messages. The idea is…