Outdoor learning is planned and purposeful activities and resources that enhance children’s learning which can improve their mental health, self-awareness, and encourage them to engage with the nature around them.
Here at A&S Landscape, we specialise in manufacturing canopies for schools that can completely revolutionise and transform your outdoor space. We highly encourage outdoor learning environments, so let one of our canopies be a safe and uplifting place for your children to thrive in.
In this guide, we will showcase five of our favourite outdoor learning environment ideas, showing how they can be the best resources for outdoor learning and activities.
So put your feet up and relax, as we delve into this handy guide.
5 Ideas for an Outdoor Learning Environment
In case you weren’t aware, there are many benefits to children learning and playing outdoors. They can release energy, play vigorously, and engage in fun and messy projects.
It has been highly proven that outdoor learning captivates students in a way that traditional classrooms cannot. Being in a natural environment can pique students’ interest and curiosity, leading to a more enjoyable learning experience.
Therefore, providing a safe and creative outdoor learning environment is essential. With this in mind, let’s have a look at some of our outdoor learning environment ideas.
Eco Solar Canopy
For a sustainable outdoor learning space, a solar PV canopy seamlessly blends functionality with sustainability. Combined with battery storage technology, our solar canopies ensure continuous energy production even during non-daylight hours.
With seamlessly integrated lightweight panels, a solar PV canopy creates a sleek and subtle look, making it appealing to the eye.
This canopy is great for an outdoor learning area that offers a cost-effective and energy-saving solution. It also allows you to teach children about the importance of solar panels and their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Stunning Shade Sails
Our shade sails are the perfect solution for all outdoor occasions, especially outdoor learning. They are bold, bright, and functional, offering a unique and exciting approach to a standard outdoor canopy.
Not only do they provide a fun and exciting outdoor learning environment, but they also have incredible practicality functions. Our shade cloth fabric provides strength and durability and offers the utmost UV protection.
Remember the importance of sun safety for children and limit their amount of time to sun exposure.
Retractable Canopies
As we know, the UK weather isn’t the most reliable. So, if you’re after a canopy that offers flexibility to an outdoor learning environment, consider a retractable roof canopy.
Because of its weather-proof design, your children can enjoy learning outdoors even under heavy rain. Its adaptability means that you can retract the roof back at any given time, also allowing for opportunities to bask in the sunshine.
There is even the option to add heating and lighting fixtures, creating a welcome and relaxing environment that extends into colder months. Therefore, outdoor learning can be enjoyed all year round!
Colourful Roof
For something that offers more of a wow factor, consider a colourful roof canopy. Despite the functionalities of many of our other canopies, we think it is just as important to create visually appealing areas that people will want to spend their time in.
Coloured roof canopies are perfect as an outdoor learning area as they bring vibrancy, joy, and a welcoming atmosphere to any outdoor space. You have a complete choice of colours, from bright yellows to fiery reds, or a mixture of the complete rainbow!
Canopies with Sides
As our final outdoor learning environment idea, we think that canopies with side panels and doors are the perfect choice. We have many options available when adding sides and doors to your shelter, such as covering the sides with polycarbonate glass or using electronically operated roller shutter doors.
These types of canopies are great for storing equipment, and perfect for putting away chairs and apparatus from outdoor learning activities during the day. Having a safe and inclusive environment is essential for outdoor learning, which is why this canopy is the perfect fit.
What Outdoor Learning Space Would Our Experts Recommend?
Our canopies are excellent at providing safe outdoor learning environments for young children – and we’ve got the experts who can prove it! To gain your trust, take a look at this comment from a canopy expert:
“For a truly versatile space, we would suggest using our popular Motiva Linear™. Not only is this available with our exclusive coloured polycarbonate roof, but you can add sides and doors to create a more sheltered space.” – A&S Landscape canopy expert.
Can’t Find an Outdoor Learning Environment Idea That You Like? Why Not Design Your Own?
We understand that some of these canopies might not be to your taste or offer features that are important to you. Each client has specific needs that might not be met by a standard offering, especially if you’re after a completely unique outdoor learning area.
Don’t worry, because we are proud to offer bespoke canopies, designed and manufactured to your specific requirements and measurements. We do this by offering early consultations to make sure you’ve considered all aspects of your proposed installation.
So, if you want a canopy that suits your school’s colours or want to get a bit more creative, we have the perfect solution for you.
Need a New Outdoor Learning Environment? Get in Touch With The Experts!
Hopefully, this guide has provided you with some inspirational outdoor learning environment ideas. Our canopies exceed expectations and are the perfect solution to getting your children excited about learning and playing outdoors.
Don’t forget to check out our full range of primary school and senior school canopies for more outdoor learning environment ideas.
If you have any enquiries or want to find out more about our outdoor canopies, then please get in touch. A member of our team will be more than happy to get back to you!
