Let’s be honest: standard classrooms are very… rectangular. If we want our students to think “outside the box,” why are we keeping them inside one all day?
It’s time to trade those fluorescent humming lights for some natural canvas and a structural “vibe” that says, “I’m here to learn, but I’m also kind of an adventurer.”
Learning from the Leaders: Oxford Montessori School
When it comes to visionary education, we have to give a massive shout-out to Oxford Montessori School (OMS). They aren’t just talking about outdoor learning; they are living it.
🏫 The OMS Roundhouse Project
OMS has achieved something truly remarkable with their eco-friendly “roundhouse” project — a specialist classroom designed and built by pupils, parents, and teachers. By embracing sustainable construction and hands-on woodland management, they’ve proven that when you change the shape of the classroom, you change the way children engage with the world.
Inspired by their success in creating immersive, nature-led spaces, we believe every school deserves a “circle of its own.”
Why the Yurt is the Ultimate “Cool Teacher” Move
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Geometric Superiority
In a circle, there’s no “back of the class.” It’s mathematically impossible to hide behind a taller kid when everyone is equidistant from the teacher.
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The “Insta-Classroom” Effect
Need a quiet reading nook? A dedicated STEM lab? A place for the drama club to finally “feel their feelings”? The yurt is a total shapeshifter.
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Weather-Permitting Wonder
There is nothing quite like the sound of rain on a yurt roof to make a history lecture feel like a cinematic event.
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Zero Construction Headaches
Forget hiring a crew for six months. These beauties go up faster than a substitute teacher loses control of a Friday afternoon class.
See the Magic in Motion 🎥
We know what you’re thinking: “A tent? For a school?” Trust us, it’s more of a portable palace. Skip ahead to the 0:34 mark to see the yurt steal the show — sixteen seconds of pure architectural zen that will make your current faculty lounge look like a broom closet.
🎯 Pro Tip: The best stuff happens between 0:34 and 0:50!
Sale Now Live
The Best Part? Our Yurt Sale is Live.
We currently have a selection of premium yurts looking for their forever homes — preferably homes filled with curious minds and the occasional stray glue stick. They are durable, beautiful, and significantly more inspiring than a portable trailer.
Don’t let your students stay boxed in. Our yurt sale is the perfect opportunity to grab a high-quality, flexible learning space without the “new wing” price tag.
🔥 Don’t Get Left in the Corner (Literally)
Our inventory is moving faster than a middle-schooler toward the lunch line. If you’re ready to ditch the drywall and embrace the dome, now is the time to strike while the canvas is hot.
Ready to see the specs or snag your school’s new favourite building?
Yurt Specialists is a family-run business based in Oxford, supplying authentic handmade Mongolian yurts across the UK and Europe.
www.yurtspecialists.co.uk
