Large Outdoor Box

🌟 Outdoor Large Box

The Outdoor Large Box is a sturdy, multipurpose cedar unit designed for open-ended outdoor play and learning. Inspired by Reggio Emilia’s emphasis on flexible environments and Montessori’s value of purposeful materials, this versatile piece supports storage, building, and sensory engagement in preschool and early learning spaces. With its rugged design, it can also serve as a seat or stepping platform, allowing children to explore balance and collaborative play.

🔍 Key Features & Learning Benefits

Double-Deep, Handle-Ready Design
Deep enough to hold toys, loose parts, or sensory materials, and equipped with cut-out handles for portability, the box supports children in transporting, organizing, and exploring independently—promoting agency and fine motor skills.

Rugged, Multi-Use Functionality
Engineered to withstand wear and tear, this box doubles as a sturdy stool or stepping surface. Whether children are building, climbing, or exploring spatial relationships, it enhances their gross motor strength and risk-awareness in a safe way.

Natural Cedar Build Supports Outdoor Play
Crafted from weather-resistant Western Red Cedar, the box defies seasonal challenges like shrinking, warping, and rot. Its tactile wooden surface encourages sensory exploration and contributes to a natural, outdoor aesthetic.

Supports Play-to-Learn & Loose Parts Theory
By enabling movement of materials and flexible use, the box aligns with modern playful pedagogy—empowering children to access, manipulate, and curate resources as part of their learning environment.

🎯 Who It’s For

Perfect for preschools, daycare centers, forest school settings, or backyard nature classrooms, this Outdoor Large Box supports:
— Children carrying and sorting loose parts for creative projects
— Gross motor development through standing or sitting activities
— Social collaboration, as peers move and use the box together

📏 Dimensions & Specs

Dimensions: 46 cm L × 46 cm W × 46 cm H (18″ L × 18″ W × 18″ H)
Material: Solid Western Red Cedar
Carry Handles: Integrated for easy child use
Weight: Approximately 12 lb
Design: Double-deep cedar box, stable enough to sit or stand on

💬 Why Educators & Parents Love It

“It’s a simple yet essential piece. We use it for sorting loose parts, as extra seating during group play, and as a platform for balancing games—covered by every pedagogy we follow!”
Lauded for its flexibility, child-centered design, and durable build, the Outdoor Large Box enhances outdoor learning through purposeful, playful interaction.