Space to Grow: Expanding Outdoor Learning
Children learn best when they can move, explore, and connect with the natural world. At Children’s House of Ormond Beach, we believe that learning should extend beyond the walls of a classroom.
The Space to Grow Pavilion Project will create a covered outdoor classroom where students can gather, learn, create, and explore together throughout the school year.
Your support helps us create a space where children can thrive!
What the Pavilion Will Support
The pavilion will function as a covered, open-air classroom used by students across all grade levels. It will support a wide range of learning activities, including morning meetings and circle time, reading and literacy instruction, art and creative projects, science and nature observation, gardening and environmental learning, as well as music, movement, and group lessons. Students will also use the space for collaborative work and outdoor exploration. In addition to daily classroom use, the pavilion will serve as a gathering place for family events, school celebrations, and community activities.
Why This Project Matters
The pavilion is only the first step. In the coming years, we envision an outdoor environment that feels like a natural extension of our classrooms, including:
• student gardens
• shaded outdoor lesson areas
• nature observation spaces
• movement and collaborative play areas
• quiet spaces for reflection and reading
Over time, this outdoor classroom will become an essential part of the daily rhythm of our school. Outdoor learning supports improved student focus and engagement while helping children develop stronger emotional regulation. It also creates more opportunities for movement, collaboration, and hands-on exploration, allowing students to connect classroom concepts to real-world experiences. By expanding our outdoor learning environment, we are strengthening the school’s ability to support the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Space to Grow Pavilion?
The pavilion will be a covered, open-air outdoor classroom that allows teachers and students to learn outside throughout the year.
Why does the school need a pavilion?
Currently, outdoor instruction is limited by heat, rain, and lack of covered space. The pavilion removes these barriers and allows outdoor learning to become a consistent part of the school day.
Who will use the pavilion?
All students and teachers at Children’s House will use the pavilion regularly for lessons, activities, and gatherings.
How often will the pavilion be used?
The pavilion will be used daily by multiple classrooms throughout the school year.
Will the pavilion be used for community events?
Yes. The pavilion will also provide a gathering space for family events, school programs, and community activities.
When will the pavilion be built?
Our goal is to complete the project within one year of securing full funding.
How can I support the project?
You can support the pavilion through donations, sharing the project with others, or connecting us with potential community partners.
Contact
Questions about the Space to Grow Pavilion?
Email: info@childrenshouseormondbeach.com