The benefits of using greenery to enhance the learning environment in schools, child care centres and kindergartens
, by Alicia Woods, 5 min reading time
Incorporating greenery into learning spaces can play a crucial role in a child’s overall well-being. When children of all ages feel well, their academic performance and enthusiasm for learning can increase.
Often overlooked in indoor educational environments is the presence of greenery.
When real-life plants, trees and green walls are excluded from the designs of these spaces due to the effort and budgets required to clean and maintain them, adding artificial plants and expandable trellis green walls can be of benefit. Artificial plants and trees can replicate the liveliness of nature without impacting the ongoing maintenance budget or increasing the risk of allergens and insects within classrooms.
Creating an environment conducive to learning in a peaceful and calm environment is paramount for the success of students.
Recognising the importance of greenery in learning and childcare environments.
Nature and greenery have been shown to improve concentration, reduce stress levels and enhance cognitive function. Numerous studies have proven this to be accurate, however utilising real-life plants can prove to be problematic due to allergens, mess and the ongoing maintenance required. However, by utilising artificial plants, schools, kindergartens, and childcare centres can create environments that promote well-being and academic success by bringing natural elements into the classroom.
Artificial plants - the practical solution for educational spaces.
The practical nature of maintaining live plants in educational spaces is often overlooked. Creating an area that enhances beauty but also raises maintenance needs with watering and cleaning mess while potentially increasing insects and allergens within rooms can mean these indoor gardens and plants are quickly eliminated from classrooms.
Using artificial plants to create beautiful classroom areas can enhance the learning space by mimicking nature. Faux plants can also require little to no maintenance and reduce the chance of mess, insects, and allergens within the learning space.
Artificial green walls, plants and trees are ideal for busy educational spaces. They can withstand heating and cooling indoors, placement in areas with low light is no problem, and the ability to invest in exotic varieties that do not thrive in your locality or climate is welcome, as artificial plants and trees will not be affected.
Creativity is unlimited with artificial plants and greenery!
Expandable trellis and hedge tiles as a versatile green wall solution
Adjustable to fit your available space, artificial expandable trellis can be used to create green living walls, partitions, or decorative walls. Expandable trellis gives education and childcare centres endless design possibilities and can be used indoors or outdoors to transform bland spaces into engaging learning areas.
Artificial green walls take the concept of greenery in educational spaces to a level that can mimic the appearance of living walls with minimal maintenance and upkeep. Luxury hedge tiles can also be used as a lush, exotic alternative to artificial expandable trellis.
Luxury tiles are smaller than artificial expandable trellises, allowing a level of creativity that expandable trellis may not. For example, you can create a chequered look or pattern by using different varieties within your design or trimming to fit a particular shape.
Artificial green walls can instantly create an immersive environment, fostering creativity and a connection to nature.
Practical applications for Australian educational settings
Outdoor learning is a fundamental part of the curriculum in Australian schools.
Integrating greenery and natural elements in educational spaces is critical, although in some harsh climates, including indoor and outdoor greenery can prove challenging. Using artificial plants in schools, kindergartens, and childcare centres that are looking to create inspiring educational spaces can mean the difference between a thriving learning space and one that fails to inspire.
Versatile UV-treated outdoor artificial expandable trellis, trees and plants enable green spaces to look alive even when drought or extreme temperatures would mean real-life pants would be unable to thrive.
Indoors or out, exotic artificial plants and trees allow each education space to be styled in ways that are individual to a school, kindergarten, or childcare centre without the worry of ensuring a variety is native to the area—creativity is unlimited.
Whether used to create sensory gardens, outdoor classrooms, or indoor green spaces, these versatile elements of greenery can enhance the educational experience for students across the country, regardless of the climate of each area.
By transforming educational spaces with greenery, both students and staff can benefit from the proven science of improving well-being by using green within learning spaces. By embracing the practical benefits and creativity enabled by using artificial plants within learning environments, the ability to create wondrous indoor gardens is enhanced.
To find out why education centres are turning to artificial greenery to nurture minds and beautify their spaces, read our latest blog and enjoy a comprehensive list of ideas on how to use artificial plants and why your space can benefit from doing so in more detail.