Guest Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Hi everyone, I teach reception and have a small outdoor area attached that we use everyday. Our faithful outside storage shed has finally had its day - thank goodness (was so sick of everything getting mouldy) and I have been given some money (unspecified amount at this stage) to purchase some new outdoor storage for our class. My ideal scenario would be to get a series of child height weatherproof cupboard style containers that the children can access/put away resources each day. However, I don't really know where to start with this search as so far I've only found those dark green P.E style storage sheds or storage not suitable to be kept outside. Does anyone have anything similar or know where I could search? What do you do for outside storage? What works/doesn't work? Any feedback much appreciated, Love Chickpea xx
wellerkaren Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I am not sure if this is what you are looking for http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/part...DEN+STORAGE.htm http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/part...DEN+STORAGE.htm sorry I still don't know how to add a link x
Guest Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 thanks - thats the type of thing I was thinking of. Will keep looking, thanks for the reply x
HoneyPancakes Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I'm not school but for balls, rackets, swingball etc, I use large plastic sofa-like storage. Easily accessible and can be another seating place. Honey
Guest Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 we have a normal size adult shed but with low level shelving that children can access themselves. items are placed in boxes labelled with a photo and name of item
redjayne Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Keter do a robust plastic storage den type thing also - opens wide at the front and a lift up lid that you can padlock - stands about 4 feet high so when empty could be used as a communication friendly space with a waterproof mat and a few cushions http://www.keter.com/products/store-it-out/
apple Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Hi there we have had about 4 of these storage keter units (4 because that's how many times we had to return it due to the lid breaking!) We purchased ours from Homebase and they were very good at replacing. As the whole unit is made of plastic it is prone to breaking (even with light use which is what ours was for) You might wonder why we didn't give up and go for something else- truth is I trawled all the shops and internet sites and couldn't find one better that is the right height and width to fit our outdoor sports trolley in and that also is accessible from the top and front. The newer model (which we have) is a better design and touch wood, seems to be holding up. Another word of warning- we had two consecutive ones delivered (they come flat packed) and each and to be returned as on opening some parts had been damaged! The other thing we have in use is a 3 or 4 tiered green house. The ones that have a clear plastic zip cover over them. Again from homebase or B&Q. These are inexpensive at about £20. We use to store wellies/ sand and water toys and paint rollers etc Good luck in your search- it's not easy.
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