Sense of Place

3 years & up. This 5-compartment Storage Unit is a modern take on the traditional classroom storage piece. The contemporary design of the solid birch feet and apron are similar to furniture you would find in the home. White-laminated plywood serves as a neutral backdrop to highlight the items stored and displayed in this unit, which offers versatile, spacious classroom storage. Measures 30"H x 48"W x 15"D. Ships Fully Assembled. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Due to the nature of… More »

3 years & up. Inspired by curio and china cabinets, this versatile unit displays found objects, important learning-center materials, and student art projects, giving children a sense of belonging and accomplishment. The open side panels and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) back panels, which are inset with reflective, acrylic mirrors, allow children to admire, explore, and interact with objects from all angles. The open front offers access to allow children to easily change the displays. Featuring… More »

3 years & up. The centerpiece of the Sense of Place Collection, the Fireplace serves as the central meeting point in the classroom, a place where children will gather in authentic learning, collaboration, and play. The solid birch mantel and white-laminated plywood shelves store books and display pictures and objects that reinforce children's natural connection to home. Measures 36"H x 52"W x 19"D. Ships Fully Assembled. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Due to the nature of the wood… More »

3 years & up. Inspired by contemporary armoires and wardrobes, this solid birch and white-laminated storage solution takes a child-friendly approach to organization. This Armoire solves the problem facing many dress-up storage pieces: mess and disorganization. Hang dramatic-play costumes and accessories in the left interior compartment, and keep shoes and other dress-up props in the cubbies and additional overhead storage space. Interior plastic hooks and a wood peg strip with five pegs offer… More »

3 years & up. Influenced by Scandinavian kitchen design, this modern set features a butcher-block inspired countertop made of birch plywood, electroplated chrome goose-neck faucet, and farmhouse-inspired sink made of white ABS plastic. The metal oven-rack and faucet reinforce the collection's mission of using authentically-inspired and sensory-based materials to provide an engaging experience for learners. The farmhouse sink and realistic ABS plastic burners can be removed for easy cleaning… More »

3 years & up. The authentically inspired centerpiece of the dramatic play area, the Kitchen Island is child friendly and easily accessible from all sides. Featuring an overhang on the back portion of the solid birch countertop, children are encouraged to pull up a stool and eat together, building meaningful connections in the process. The island's front has 3 white-laminated plywood drawers for classroom and dramatic play storage, and the middle drawer features acrylic dividers for organizing… More »

All Ages. Woven from palm leaves with hemp-rope handles, this set of 3 storage baskets brings unique texture and a fun shape to the classroom. Use them to encourage sensory exploration and nature-inspired learning. Natural colors may vary. Large- 10.5" H x 14" W x 14" D. Medium- 8" H x 10.5" W x 10.5" D. Small- 6" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.

3 years & up. Inspired by large country kitchen tables, the Farmhouse Table provides children with a generous work surface perfect for collaboration and connection. Seating up to 8 children, the solid birch table features a solid birch apron and legs painted white for a light and modern feel. Add the large Farmhouse Benches to encourage authentic social interaction and teamwork. The benches are constructed of solid birch with white-painted legs that are angled to prevent tipping. Table measures… More »

3 years & up. Invite children into the classroom with this unique oval-shaped design inspired by dining-room tables found in the home. Featuring tapered legs and constructed of solid birch, the Oval Table brings a light, modern, authentic feel to any space while encouraging meaningful connections. Measures 21" H x 42" W x 30" D. Use with 12"-14" Chairs (Sold Separately). Ships Ready to Assemble. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Due to the nature of the wood used, variations… More »

3 years & up. Inspired by kitchen and high-top table stools found in the home, these solid birch stools feature a backrest and flared legs to prevent tipping. Coordinate stools with the Kitchen Island, or use them for additional seating throughout the classroom. Each stool measures 18"H x 13"W x 13"D. Seating height is 16". Set of 2. Ships Ready to Assemble. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Due to the nature of the wood used, variations in color and grain are to be expected. Naturally… More »

2 years & up. This 5-compartment Storage Unit is a modern take on the traditional classroom storage piece. The contemporary design of the solid birch feet and apron are similar to furniture you would find in the home. White-laminated plywood serves as a neutral backdrop to highlight the items stored and displayed in this unit, which offers versatile, spacious classroom storage. Measures 24" H x 48" W x 15" D . Ships Fully Assembled. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Due to the nature… More »

3 years & up. Invite children to build meaningful connections and collaborate as they share a seat on this soft, easy-to-clean PU vinyl Couch and Chair set. Featuring a contemporary design and solid birch legs that match the Sense of Place Collection's other pieces, this welcoming furniture brings a cozy piece of home to the classroom. Couch measures 22" H x 42" W x 18" D and Chair measures 22" H x 22" W x 18" D. Both have 11.5" Seat Height. Ships Ready to… More »

All Ages. Store and display loose parts in these handwoven Rattan Trays. Featuring removable acrylic mirrors, these trays can also be used as baskets and encourage exploration and interaction with objects from all angles. Large- 12" Diameter x 3" H. Medium- 10" Diameter x 3" H. Small- 8" Diameter x 3" H.

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Exploration Storage is the perfect playful, functional and flexible storage unit for the early childhood classroom. Details like intentional holes in different shelving levels and a raised border around the top of the unit transform this traditional storage into a new play space that fosters interaction and provocations from all sides. Two deep shelves divided into compartments allow plenty of room for storing learning… More »

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Angled Storage is the perfect playful, functional and flexible storage unit for the early childhood classroom. Various intentional holes, a gently sloped top and an inset ramp combine to create a piece that pushes the boundaries of traditional classroom furniture. Children can engage in their natural impulses and practice play patterns like hiding and revealing, attaching and detaching or carrying and placing from… More »

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Activity Island is the perfect playful, functional and flexible storage unit for the early childhood classroom. A large mirror across the back of this piece strengthens an infant's development of self-awareness as they learn to sit and stand up. Sensory seeking children will experience enhanced and enriching play while interacting with the inset ramp, intentional holes on multiple levels and the raised top border of… More »

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Hide-Away Cove is a unique and versatile addition to any early childhood classroom. Tunnels and pathways like the ones in this collection can provide children with exciting and interesting ways to navigate through their environments. Special details like a pull-up bar and mirror make this piece of equipment functional and interactive from every side when placed in the middle of the room. Use this unit as a fun transition… More »

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Sink and Fridge Kitchen merges each hallmark of this furniture collection into the perfect dramatic play space for infants and toddlers. Ramps, holes, cutouts for pass-through and multiple levels in the fridge promote children's movement and make this interactive unit a special place for exploration, discovery and socialization. Designed to be used back-to-back with the Stove and Cupboard, the kitchen units in this… More »

1 -3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the 18" Corner adds softness to the classroom through gently curves and rounded edges. The unique rounded elements and curved designs within this collection invite children to more comfortably interact with the furniture as they create authentic connections and engage in playful learning experiences in the classroom. Easily connect the Corner units to other pieces in the collection to create arrangements that can be… More »

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the 24" Corner add softness to the classroom through gentle curves and rounded edges. The unique rounded elements and curved designs within this collection invite children to more comfortable interact with the furniture as they create authentic connections and engage in playful learning experiences in the classroom. Easily connect the Corner units to other pieces in the collection to create arrangements that can be… More »

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Honeycomb Tunnel is a unique and versatile addition to any early childhood classroom. Young children, especially those who are crawling or just learning how to walk, are always on the move. Tunnels and pathways like the ones in this collection can provide them with exciting and interesting ways to navigate through their environments. Use this unit as a fun transition between areas in the classroom, or push it up against… More »

1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Stove and Cupboard merges each hallmark of this furniture collection into the perfect dramatic play space for infants and toddlers. Ramps, holes, cutouts for pass-through and multiple levels promote children's movement and make this interactive unit a special place for exploration, discovery and socialization. Designed to be used back-to-back with the Sink and Fridge Kitchen, the kitchen units in this collection can… More »

3 years & up. White-laminated plywood doors and solid birch handles lend this refrigerator a clean, modern look similar to what students might find in the home. Designed with authentic play and versatility in mind, three poly-carbonate plastic storage shelves provide ample interior storage while the acrylic water and ice display window adds a fun dramatic play element to this piece. The standard classroom storage basket fits in the refrigerator's bottom cubby for additional storage. Measures… More »

An early childhood classroom should reinforce and enhance young children's sense of belonging and connection to their environment, each other, their families, and their community. This book invites educators and administrators to rethink the traditional classroom, with inspirational examples showing how to weave elements that reflect each center's community into the classroom design. Colorful photos show what teachers can do to encourage a sense of community unique to each classroom. Easy-to-implement… More »