As students and pupils return to school after an extended break due to the Coronavirus lockdown, teachers and parent-teacher association (PTA) members are thinking of ways to keep lessons and learning going as normal as possible without minimal disruption. Here at Rhino Play, our team has been in discussions with teachers who are looking for different ways to approach their teaching, whilst sticking to the social distancing requirements as much as possible.
That’s why we have been recommending our range of sheltered outdoor seating areas, as they are a fantastic alternative to being in the classroom where fresh air and space may be restricted. We have helped many schools and local authorities in the past with our highly durable and reliable wooden structures, but now more than ever, teachers are having to think outside of the box when it comes to preparing lessons and accommodating 25+ children.
There are many advantages of sheltered outdoor seating areas and, what’s more, children love learning in the outdoors and surrounded by nature, especially during science lessons and arts and crafts. It’s a great way to inspire children and offers another way to explore a subject. What’s better than learning about plants, insects and nature than doing so in the outdoors?!
Alongside our great range of sheltered seating and classroom gazebos, we also offer wooden planters and planter seating which look brilliant in any area. If you’re creating a chill-out zone where children can unwind and relax, our personalised and bespoke wooden planters offer a chance to be surrounded with wildflowers and colour – the perfect way to calm down in a sometimes overwhelming environment.
If you’re looking for somewhere to take your classes within the boundary of the school, our range of seats, benches and gazebos are fantastic for just that. Take a look below at some of our most popular products that can be designed and made to your specifications.
We recently created and installed a gazebo seating area for a school in Devon and they absolutely loved it! Not only will it protect and shelter pupils from the often unpredictable English weather, but it will also provide the best experience for teachers and children who want to escape the classroom for an hour or two.
Furthermore, as the sides of the gazebo are open, it makes supervision of your pupils possible if you need to step further away from the outdoor classroom for a minute or so. When not using the gazebo during lesson time, then it is the perfect place to eat lunch, hang out with friends or for a pupil to sit with their teaching assistant.
Combine play and nature with our popular Corner Seat Planter! This product is perfect if you would like to incorporate colour from plants with a seating option in a small space. If you’re taking an arts lesson, children can easily take inspiration from the flowers in the planter above the seating, in their drawings or colouring. First and foremost, however, the Corner Seat Planter is a unique and multi-use seating arrangement for both adults and children to use throughout the day. Why not get your pupils involved in planting some flowers or fruit and vegetables in the planter?
For areas that have minimal space for seating, the Roofed Table is a brilliant alternative to the Gazebo. With two benches either side of a fixed table, this is a great place to hold small group classes and for children to have their lunch outside in the summer. As it mentions in the description, this heavy-duty seating option allows for eight primary school aged children, as well as access for wheelchair users, making it inclusive for all.
Our team at Rhino Play has worked with many schools, nurseries and local authorities to create the best outdoor classrooms and seating for their space and individual requirements. Alongside our vast range of playground equipment, we believe it is essential that pupils and students have the ability to interact and communicate with their peers and teachers outside of the indoor classroom and have a place where they can reflect on their day and have one-to-one private chats if they need to.
If you would like to discuss your ideas for wooden seating areas and classrooms for your school or institution, contact us today! We look forward to talking through your upcoming project and enhancing the experience your outside areas can provide.
"Please note that we don't offer domestic / home garden play equipment generally."
