OUTDOOR SCHOOL SEATING PROVIDES SPACE FOR KIDS TO LEARN
There are many benefits to spending time on creating outdoor school seating areas for kids. The main advantage is that they can interact with the environment while they learn
FAST FACTS ABOUT OUTDOOR SCHOOL SEATING
Schools benefit from having outdoor areas for students to learn and interact — outdoor spaces yield opportunities for fresh air, and interactions with the environment.
High use – Outdoor seating can be used for more than the school lunch table. The area can be used for group or teamwork, art activities, and as a place to read. At Steel Post and Rail, we use materials that are built to withstand all these activities and more.
Noise dissipates – One of the challenges with indoor spaces is that volume rises as students work or eat lunch together. Moving students outdoors for group work reduces the noise since it disperses into the air. This option creates a more manageable environment for teachers and students, while still allowing for conversation and group activities.
Learning happens – Changing a student’s surroundings can ‘wake up’ the student, reinvigorating their interest in the materials. Taking classes outdoors provides a change of pace from the daily routine for both students and teachers. Outdoor spaces encourage students to interact with the environment and gain an appreciation for the world outside the classroom.
SIGNS YOU SHOULD INVEST IN SCHOOL OUTDOOR TABLES
Indoor lunch tables can become noisy, messy, and smelly. Moving outdoors addresses these issues as well as a few others.
Lack of space – When the student population begins to outgrow the indoor space it is time to consider expanding. Extending a building can be expensive, time-consuming, and inconvenient. Creating outdoor seating areas is a quick and budget-friendly method for addressing space concerns.
Peeling paint and changing safety standards – Existing outdoor structures are beginning to show signs of wear, such as peeling paint, scrapes, and bends. It is possible that safety standards have changed since the structure was initially built, and it is time for an upgrade. While a fresh coat of paint can help with the peeling paint, and maybe some of the dints it does not address changes to safety requirements.
Weather protection – Inclement weather can prevent students from spending time outdoors. Students and teachers both benefit from a break from the classroom environment, so it can be beneficial to build a covered, outdoor area. This area provides shelter from the sun as well as light rain increasing the opportunities for students to work outdoors.
CREATIVE WAYS TO USE OUTDOOR SCHOOL SEATING
Outdoor spaces contribute to learning by acting as an extension of the classroom. Teachers and students can use the area for lunch, group activities, art projects, reading, and other activities. Students will appreciate a space where they can rest in the shade and are protected from the rain.
Contact us for a quote and to discuss the options for your school.