Early Learning Pods
Considering something for your child care or kindergarten? Younger children; toddlers, pre-schoolers and early school-age are often more engaged in sensory-based development as they transition to a traditional education structure. Our collection of Early OutClass™ Pods are the perfect opportunity to bring modular sensory engagement into your facility with quick and easy installation onto any surface. Our skilled team is here to help you every step of the way with professional advice, quotes and determining the best fit for your space.
We also offer installation services for our Early Learning Pods™.
Sustainability
We carefully select species of trees and treat our wood components with timber oil to increase resilience and longevity outdoors.
Pedagogoy
Outdoor learning environments offer sensory engagement on a deeper level than traditional classrooms. We offer teacher training and curriculum supports.
Capital Cost
Streamlined logistics and a simplified bulk purchasing process allows for a greater portion of capital to be invested directly into your outdoor classroom.
Warranty & Maintenance
Operation and maintenance manuals provide detailed instructions for components use and care. 1-year warranty provided for OutClass™ components.
Insurance & Liability
When our components are installed by our team, clients who work with us directly are written under our comprehensive liability insurance policy.
Accessibility
Our Early Learning Pods are built for true accessibility and sensory engagement. Graduated risk and non-prescriptive play are integral in offering depth of interaction to children of all abilities.
QUICK SETUP & TAKE DOWN
Designed for fast and efficient shipping and set-up, OutClass™ outdoor classrooms, patent pending, can transform your open space into an effective outdoor classroom in a single day. Blackboards for teaching; solid, stable, natural seating and desk space that maintains distancing; curriculum and equipment storage; buffers between classes; shade and inclement weather protection – all are delivered and set up in one day without damaging your field. The smart approach to quickly and safely scaling up your classroom capacity outside to take the pressure off your teachers and school inside.
SPECIFICATIONS
Considering something for your child care or kindergarten? Younger children; toddlers, pre-schoolers and early school-age are often more engaged in sensory-based development as they transition to a traditional education structure. Our collection of Early OutClass™ Pods are the perfect opportunity to bring modular sensory engagement into your facility with quick and easy installation onto any surface. Our skilled team is here to help you every step of the way with professional advice, quotes and determining the best fit for your space. We offer flexible on-surface installation services for our Early Learning Pods™ which can be added to your facility in any season or weather.
We currently offer 7 “standard” Early Learning Pod™ variations. If you wish to pursue a custom option you don’t see here, please visit our “Custom OutClass™” information page. Our team is more than happy to discuss how we can best meet your facility’s needs.
Click Below To Learn More About Each Pod Variation
Operational Benefits
Operational Benefits- Designed, field tested and endorsed by ECEs and Occupational Therapists
- Compliant with North American play structure standards (ASTM, CSA, ADA)
- Sustainably sourced, Impact resistant, low maintenance materials
- Pod based playgrounds can be set up in one day or less
- Shipping optimized for 4×8 skids
- Surface mounted modular design requires no disturbance of existing surfaces during installation.
- Weight loads under 1psi max load for easy rooftop installation.
- Designed to hold various substrates including, sand, mulch, soil, pea-gravel, or quarried material.
Developmental Benefits
Developmental Benefits
- Gross motor improvement
- Fine motor improvement
- Full sensory engagement
- Vestibular development
- Kinesthetic development
- Improved proprioception
- Core strength development
- Increased balance and agility scores
- Pre-writing skill development
- Verbal language development
- Increased spontaneous social collaboration
- Higher empathy scores
- Attenuated bullying and aggressive behaviour
Pricing
Book a Free Consultation
Whether it’s individual or for a group; book a consultation for either where our outdoor learning team will review your vision, budget and goals to help put a plan together for your facility.
Get a Quote
Click above and fill out a short form to help us understand your needs. A sales associate will reach out with a quote and details regarding how we might proceed.
Attend an Online Info Session
Attend one of our free weekly eventbrite webinars where one of our outdoor classroom experts will walk you through our product, pedagogy and curriculum supports.
