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Nature to Play™

The Nature to Play™ collection speaks the playful language of childhood while encouraging children to engage with nature. Bring the early childhood environment outdoors where children will explore with all of their senses and can incorporate loose parts and natural elements into playtime.

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Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder
Item: 81316
Status: In Stock
$19.95
Recent research has drawn the link between children's brain development and time spent in the natural environment. Every child deserves a safe play to play, supportive adults to watch him grow, and an environment that offers them endless possibilities. In "Seasons of Play," Rusty Keeler takes readers on a photographic journey through real child care centers that have embraced his philosophy that natural play environments create new opportunities for children to explore and grow. This book… More »
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Nature to Play™ Water Table
Item: 32998
Status: In Stock
$990.95
3 years & up. Fill the two large basins of this sturdy Water Table and unlock endless outdoor sensory explorations. From water and sand, to shaving cream and slime, this table's large work surface encourages messy, collaborative play and social interactions. For more fun, store mud tools, buckets, and Nature to Play™ Crates on the convenient bottom shelf. Made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®, and coated with a weather-resistant finish, the Water Table is meant to withstand… More »
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Nature to Play™ Mini Spool
Item: 32995
Status: In Stock
$210.95
3 years & up. Encourage children to use their imaginations and play in creative, open-ended ways with the Mini Spool. Use the Mini Spool as a table, stool, or turn it on its side and roll it around the yard during gross-motor activities. Made from thermally modified wood by Thermory® that has been coated with a weather-resistant finish, the Mini Spool is built to withstand continued outdoor use and rough play. Measures 15"H x 15"W x 15"L.
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Nature to Play™ Crate
Item: 32994
Status: In Stock
$159.95
3 years & up. This apple-crate inspired, multi-purpose storage Crate is the perfect place for kids to stash Loose Parts, natural materials, toys, and Mud Kitchen utensils. Kids can easily carry these lightweight Crates and fill them with whatever treasures they find during playtime. Flip them over for a sturdy platform, or turn them on their side and let your imagination take over. Crates are designed to fit on the bottom shelves of the Nature to Play™ Mud Kitchen, Workbench, and Water… More »
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Nature to Play™ Water Trough System
Item: 32999
Status: In Stock
$559.95
3 years & up. Explore physics and the principles of cause and effect by pouring buckets of water down the Water Trough System. Watch waterfalls flow or block trickling streams with muddy barricades for open-ended exploration. The Water Trough System is designed to work with the Water Tower to provide unlimited opportunities for kid-lead, water-based activities. Made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®, and coated with a weather-resistant finish, the Water Trough System is optimal for… More »
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Nature to Play™ Workbench
Item: 32987
Status: In Stock
$999.95
3 years & up. Get messy, hammer a board, and create lasting friendships at this durable Workbench. Use the Workbench's large, sturdy surface for collaborative mud, sand, and outdoor play. Store mud tools, buckets, Loose Parts, and a Nature to Play™ Crate on the convenient accessory shelf and bottom shelf. Made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®, and featuring a weather-resistant finish, this Workbench is the optimal spot for a group of rough-and-tumble kids and perfect for rugged,… More »
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Nature to Play™ Adirondack Chair
Item: 32988
Status: In Stock
$315.95
3 years & up. Sit back and enjoy nature in the rustic comfort of the Adirondack Chair. This kid-sized take on classic furniture is the perfect cozy spot to spend the relaxing moments between work and play in natural outdoor environments. The ergonomic design, and sturdy construction of thermally modified wood by Thermory®, make this seat optimal for little ones looking for comfort. Featuring a weather-resistant finish, the Adirondack Chair is perfect for rugged, outdoor use. Some assembly… More »
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Nature to Play™ Square Table
Item: 32993
Status: In Stock
$549.95
3 years & up. Pull up a bench to this sturdy Square Table for messy crafts, a fun picnic, or a collaborative activity. With a large work surface that provides ample room for social interactions and teamwork, the Square Table is designed to fit four Nature to Play™ Single Benches. Featuring a weather-resistant finish, the Square Table is optimal for rugged, outdoor use. Some assembly required; hardware included. Assembly difficulty level: Easy. Estimated Assembly time: Less than 1 hour.… More »
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Nature to Play™ Loose Parts - 40 Pieces
Item: 32996
Status: In Stock
$645.95
3 years & up. Inspired by construction and lumber yards, these durable and lightweight Loose Parts are an oversized version of your child's beloved indoor block set. These strong boards are designed to encourage teamwork and collaboration while inspiring creativity and captivating children with unlimited play possibilities. Made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®, and coated with a weather-resistant finish, Loose Parts are built to withstand continued rough play outdoors. Measures… More »
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Nature to Play™ Double Adirondack Chair
Item: 32989
Status: In Stock
$515.95
3 years & up. Sit back and enjoy nature in the rustic comfort of the Double Adirondack Chair. This kid-sized take on classic furniture is the perfect cozy spot to build connections and spend the relaxing moments between work and play in natural outdoor environments. The ergonomic design, and sturdy construction of thermally modified wood by Thermory®, make this seat optimal for little ones looking for comfort. Featuring a weather-resistant finish, the Double Chair is perfect for rugged,… More »
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Nature to Play™ Mud Kitchen
Item: 32986
Status: In Stock
$924.95
3 years & up. Bake a mud pie, mix up some leaf soup, and inspire growing imaginations with this sturdy Mud Kitchen. Use the Mud Kitchen's large work surface and sink with removable plug to incorporate messy materials such as mud, sand, and water into collaborative outdoor play. Store mud tools, buckets, and Nature to Play™ Crates on the convenient accessory shelf and spacious bottom shelf. Complete with a weather-resistant finish and made from weather-resistant, thermally modified wood… More »
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Nature to Play™ Water Tower
Item: 33296
Status: In Stock
$559.95
3 years & up. This durable, kid-activated Water Tower gives children the means to control and understand water flow. Let children fill their own buckets during water-based activities or send water trickling down the Water Trough System. The Water Tower easily attaches to a standard garden hose, making it a simple, easy-to-use water source. Solid construction of thermally modified wood by Thermory® and a weather-resistant finish make the Water Tower optimal for rugged, outdoor use. Measures… More »
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Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes?
Item: 34900
Status: In Stock
$35.95
"Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes?" goes to the heart of risk-taking and children. As educators working with young children, we all have boundaries and feelings around what risky play is allowed. Rusty Keeler invites us to examine the cage of boundaries that we have created for ourselves and our children. He challenges us to rattle our cage and discover where the lines are movable. In our role as educators and caretakers, when we allow children to play and confront risk on their… More »
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Nature to Play™ Rectangle Table
Item: 32991
Status: In Stock
$799.95
3 years & up. Pull up a bench to this sturdy Rectangle Table for messy crafts, a picnic, or a collaborative activity. With a large work surface that provides ample room for social interactions and teamwork, the Rectangle Table is designed to fit two Nature to Play™ Standard Benches. Complete with a weather-resistant finish, the Rectangle Table is optimal for rugged, outdoor use. Some assembly required; hardware included. Assembly difficulty level: Easy. Estimated Assembly time: Less than… More »
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Nature to Play™ Standard Bench
Item: 32990
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$249.95
3 years & up. Gather around for a picnic, an outdoor lesson, or a messy craft and share a seat with a friend on this solid Standard Bench made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®. Standard Benches are designed to fit with the Nature to Play™ Rectangle Table but can be grouped together as a gathering place or dotted throughout your play area as fun stop-off points for children to take breaks during rough play. Featuring a weather-resistant finish, the Standard Bench is optimal… More »
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Nature to Play™ Planter
Item: 32997
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$409.95
3 years & up. Grow plants, dig, discover, and explore with all your senses during playtime with this sturdy Planter made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®. The durable, reinforced basin makes the perfect home for veggies, fruits, and colorful flowers and the weather-resistant finish makes the Planter optimal for rugged, outdoor use. Measures 11"H x 14.5"W x 48"L.
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Nature to Play™ Single Bench
Item: 32992
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$169.95
3 years & up. Gather around for a picnic, an outdoor lesson, or a messy craft with this solid Single Bench made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®. Single Benches are designed to fit with the Nature to Play™ Square Table but can be grouped together as a gathering place or dotted throughout your play area as fun stop-off points for children to take breaks during rough play. Featuring a weather-resistant finish, the Single Bench is optimal for rugged, outdoor use. Some assembly… More »