Take Learning Outside This Summer

18/05/2026

Take Learning Outside This Summer

There's something about sunshine that makes children want to learn differently. Outdoor lessons, nature-based play, quiet reading in the fresh air: summer is the perfect time to take the classroom outside, and the right furniture makes it a habit rather than a one-off.

Early Years & Primary

For little ones, outdoor learning is all about sensory experience. Toadstools, carry cushions and log seats from the Learn About Nature range bring the shape and texture of the natural world into your outdoor space in a way that genuinely excites young children. Low to the ground, tactile, and visually playful, they create an environment that feels like an extension of nature rather than a classroom that's been moved outside.

Primary-age children thrive when outdoor learning feels purposeful. A circle of toadstool, grass or tree stump seats work brilliantly for group discussion or guided reading. Floor cushions scattered across a shaded area give individuals space to work independently. The Learn About Nature range is flexible enough to support structured lessons and free exploration equally well, making it easy to build outdoor time into the daily routine rather than treating it as a treat.

Secondary

For older students, comfort and flexibility matter most. Outdoor high-backs give secondary-age learners a proper place to read, write, or work independently outside without it feeling makeshift. Classic bean bags are easy to move between covered outdoor areas and indoor breakout spaces, so learning can continue whatever the weather. It's seating that signals outdoor time is worthwhile, not just a gap in the timetable.

Summer is the natural moment to start. Explore the full range in our product collections.