Reading Shed
Reading Shed
Reading Shed
Description:
Transform your outdoor space into a vibrant literacy hub with our Reading Shed, encouraging independent reading and supporting the development of literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.
Key Features:
- Integrated bookshelves in doors and sturdy internal shelves, supporting organisation, access to resources, and independent learning
- Lockable doors with cabin hooks to secure when open, encouraging responsibility and safe use of materials
- Includes four small stackable stools for comfortable seating, supporting collaborative reading and social interaction
- Customisable ‘Reading’ sign at no extra cost, helping to define outdoor zones and encourage imaginative role play
- Also available customised to a wide range of curriculum and topic areas, e.g. Maths Shed, Construction Shed, Sand Tools Shed.
Related categories:
Curriculum-Based Learning:
Description
Our Reading Shed creates an inviting outdoor retreat where children can explore books, develop early literacy skills, and ignite their imaginations. Its thoughtful layout encourages independent story choice, supporting decision-making, curiosity, and focus.
With stackable stools for group reading sessions, our Reading Shed becomes a hub for social interaction and collaborative storytelling. Children can share books, discuss characters, and work together creatively, strengthening both communication and emotional development.
Crafted from pressure-treated redwood timber, our Reading Shed is safe, durable, and designed to withstand outdoor use year-round. Perfect for nursery gardens, EYFS areas, and primary school playgrounds, it transforms outdoor spaces into literacy-rich environments where reading becomes an engaging, social, and joyful experience.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | Reading Shed |
| Dimensions | 1.20m (l) x 0.60m (w) x 1.50m (h) |
| Key Materials | Pressure Treated Redwood Timber; Birch Plywood |
| Timber guarantee | 8 years guarantee against wood rot and fungal decay for Pressure Treated Redwood Timber (see T&Cs for full details) |
Curriculum Based Learning
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Expressive Arts & Design
Inspires children to role play stories or create their own narratives, enhancing imaginative and expressive skills.
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Communication & Language
Offers a dedicated storytelling space that enhances speaking, listening, and comprehension skills, key components of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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Literacy
Encourages children to explore books independently, fostering early reading fluency, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary growth.
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Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Promotes social interaction and collaboration, as children share stories, take turns, and discuss favourite books.
Guarantees & Guidance
Material Guarantees:
8 year guarantee on Pressure Treated Redwood Timber
Guidance for use:
- Must be used under supervision
- Visually inspect prior to each use
- Do not use abrasive liquids to clean
- For more details refer to your Eden Play Maintenance Manual.
Downloads:
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