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Pictured Products & Image Credit:
- A. Tree Face Concrete Garden Decor from TreePeopleUSA
- B. Metal weathervanes from archwoodfarmhouse
- C. Handmade Natural Riverstone Bird Bath by DancesWithStone
- D. Snail rain gauge from GardenOutsideTheBox
- E. Children’s Mushroom Table and Chairs by RedBarnBlackCat
- F. New Geo 2.0 hummingbird feeder by SweetFeeders
- G. Sunny Pollinator Hotel from GardenOutsideTheBox
- H. Tiered CEDAR Vertical Planter from DeMeyerWoodcrafts
- I. Tree of Life Thermometer by Divebombersgarage
- J. Mud Kitchen & Water Table Combo by GCRWoodenCreations
- K. Handmade Birdhouse by SimplyBirds
Whether you’re opening a forest school and need to construct an inspiring outdoor classroom, or setting up an educational environment for homeschooling in your own backyard, finding the right tools can transform your outdoor classroom into a magical place for learning in nature. In this post, I’ve curated 23 beautifully handcrafted and thoughtfully designed Etsy finds that will help you create an inspiring outdoor classroom.
Find stunning, handmade materials for setting up a backyard weather station, pollinator oasis, birdwatching haven, botany study space, and more! These unique items will inspire you to design an outdoor education space where your students can connect with nature and explore the world around them.
Set Up Your Own Weather Station
You can set up your own little weather station in your backyard, which is perfect for teaching kids about meteorology and doing outdoor measurement and math activities! All you need is a precipitation gauge, a weather vane, and an outdoor thermometer.
Precipitation Gauges
Snail rain gauge from GardenOutsideTheBox (pictured)
Cardinal snow gauge from SoldarMetals
Weathervanes
Metal weathervanes from archwoodfarmhouse (pictured)
Pine trees weathervane from NorthWindsCT
Outdoor Thermometer
Tree of Life Thermometer by Divebombersgarage (pictured)
Create a Pollinator Oasis
Did you know that pollination is a type of symbiotic relationship between a plant and an animal? Pollination isn’t just a fun ecology topic – it’s something you can observe in your own backyard or outdoor classroom if you have the right setup to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees to your yard!
Pollinator Flowers
Pollinator Garden Seed Collection from SeedGeeks (pictured)
Bee Hotels
Sunny Pollinator Hotel from GardenOutsideTheBox (pictured)
Bug Hotel Woodworking Kit by SparkJump
Attract Birds to your Outdoor Classroom
Is your little learner a future ornithologist? You can attract birds to your backyard or schoolyard to fuel the birdwatching fun! Fill your outdoor classroom with beautifully handcrafted birdfeeders, birdhouses, and more to create a backyard bird haven.
Humming Birdfeeders
New Geo 2.0 hummingbird feeder by SweetFeeders (pictured)
Handcrafted glass hummingbird feeders by MaeFamilyArts
Window Mounted Tray Bird Feeder by TheCritterCornerShop
Birdhouses
Handmade Birdhouse by SimplyBirds (pictured)
Set of 3 mini bird houses paint kid by ArtzyThingz
Birdbath
Handmade Natural Riverstone Bird Bath by DancesWithStone (pictured)
Gardening & Botany
Your outdoor classroom can be the perfect place to learn all about botany, plant life cycles, and trees. Create the perfect setup for growing and studying plants with these handmade garden essentials.
Garden Kit
Kids gardening kit all in one from SawdustDesignStudio (pictured)
Planters & Raised Beds
Tiered CEDAR Vertical Planter from DeMeyerWoodcrafts (pictured)
Raised CEDAR Garden Bed in Child or Wheelchair Height from DeMeyerWoodcrafts
Outdoor Classroom Furniture
Outfit your outdoor learning area with the perfect outdoor classroom furniture. Set up an inspiring sitting area to nature journal, complete workbooks, and work on lessons. Set up a small kitchen area for messy outdoor science activities and nature crafts!
Tables & Chairs
Children’s Mushroom Table and Chairs by RedBarnBlackCat (pictured)
Kids Picnic Table, Constructed from Cedar Lumber by JD2WoodProducts
Mud Kitchen
Mud Kitchen & Water Table Combo by GCRWoodenCreations (pictured)
Decor & Lighting
DIY Personalized Garden Stone Kit by MamaBsWreathsAndDIY (pictured)
Glass mushroom solar lights by
mlglassdesigns
Tree Face Concrete Garden Decor by TreePeopleUSA
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One reply on “Design Your Perfect Outdoor Classroom: 23 beautifully crafted Etsy finds for learning in nature”
This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing! Really great info. I’m going to share with my niece, she is interested in teaching her little one.