Our Exclusive Line of Outdoor Furniture Supports The Playful Learning Approach and Allows
for Children to Enjoy Endless Opportunities to Learn and Discover Outdoors
We love outdoor learning and believe it is crucial to children’s development!
Our team of early years experts collaborate with a local carpenter out of Strathroy, Ontario to design and create our pieces. All of our products are handmade in Canada from cedar and exclusive to us. We love working with the community to help develop engaging outdoor play spaces with furniture that is designed to inspire a love of learning. It is such a joy for our team to be part of getting children outside learning and playing!
Part of what makes this line of products so beautiful is the unique and individual characteristics each piece displays. No two items are ever identical and that is why we love them. Wood is a living and ever-changing material, and over time the colour and appearance of these products can change, splits can appear, and bark can shed. This is a natural part of the aging process - cosmetic imperfections could exist and develop, but as long as these do not impair the function of the item for its intended purpose, it is not considered to be faulty or damaged.
The Playful Learning Approach is comprised of 5 main learning approaches:
1. Children self-direct their own play
2. Children develop social and emotional skills through collaborative play
3. Children explore with all 5 senses.
4. Children are offered learning opportunities to support discovery-based and experiential learning
5. Children are given endless opportunities to express themselves
Canadian-Made Outdoor Furniture Available
Exclusively at Scholar's Choice
Mud Kitchens
Made in Canada with cedar, these mud kitchens are the perfect spot for messy play. Children will explore their creativity and imagination as they mix up potions, concoct nature soup, and experiment with different outdoor invitations to play.
Benefits of mud kitchens:
- fine motor skills development
- greater self-expression, self-confidence, and self-sufficiency
- strengthens and builds up immune system
- develop and practice basic math skills
- sensory play and development
Our mud kitchens feature a top shelf for accessories, along with 6 holes that are perfect for storing mixing utensils. A rubber tray set to the one side allows for mixing with plenty of counter space for additional children to play at. A nice large storage area underneath will be able to hold lots of accessories. The heavy duty, rubber tray included is made out of recycled tires and is UV ray resistant and able to withstand extreme weather to -60C. Easy to clean and perfect for messy concoctions!
Note: Bins on products may change based on availability.
Outdoor Spaces from the Community
We have worked alongside thousands of schools and childcare centres across Canada, and are pleased to offer the Gold Service Standard
for childcare centres, schools, and community services. Contact our team of experts to learn more!
Featured Products for Your Outdoor Space
Note: Bins on products may change based on availability.
Tuff Tray Outdoor Stand
Stand has a shelf underneath for storage. Please note that this item is just the stand and that the Active World Tray must be purchased separately.
Outdoor Cabana
Let little ones run with their imagination. It is a house? Is it a restaurant? Or is it just a great space for some shade on those sunny days? Also available in a Ready to Assemble (031-0100) option.
Discovery Ship
Made to withstand a gang of pirates this boat will allow for great storytelling! Whether you and your crew are lost at sea or going to find some rare treasure, the children will be sure to have an adventure. Two telescopes are great for being on the lookout and the captain will have fun turning the steering wheel. Fill the middle of the boat with sand for even greater play.
Infant Messy Play Times 4
Features four removable play bins ideal for sand, water, natural materials, or sensory fillers like rice, pebbles, or mud. Use it for mud kitchen activities, water play stations, gardening experiences, or sensory exploration—encouraging creativity and problem-solving through hands-on engagement.
Wooden Spool
The wooden spool is an incredibly unique and versatile piece that can be used in so many facets of outdoor play! Use it as a table, for balancing and climbing in risky play, or to build gross motor skills as children roll it across your outdoor space.
Outdoor Lodge
Add a bit of shelter in your outdoor area. With one full side, two open sides, and a window side, there are many ways to see the children and for them to peek out at others. Adding cushions will allow for children to sit and do an activity.
Rope Climber
Expertly designed for play-based learning, outdoor play, and the thrill of risky play. Features both a wooden ladder and a rope net for varied climbing experiences
