​NÜDEL KART IS THE PERFECT CLASSROOM RESOURCE

CREATING HIGHLY INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR neurodivergent STUDENTS

Nüdel creates deconstructable, mobile play carts that transform any classroom, learning space or playground into a creative, loose parts, play space for 1-12 year olds.*

​✓ STEM and 21st Century skills
✓ Self regulation and growth mindset
✓ Creative, unstructured play
​✓​ First principles thinking - Curriculum Integrated
✓ Playground equipment extension
✓ Indoor and outdoor
​✓​ Durable, kid-safe, versatile​

FOR NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS 

Nüdel is specifically designed to provide stimulating, open-ended learning opportunities for students, which greatly benefits students who are neurodivergent (such as ADHD & Autism).

Loose parts play karts stimulate the mind by allowing the student to explore & discover - from creating stim toys like fidget spinners, to creating a rocket ship to explore new imaginary worlds.

Open-ended & student-led learning is crucial for neurodivergent students as they are able to harness their skills, without the fear of failure that is often experience in structed learning. Neurodivergent students are naturally skilled in approaching tasks creatively & in unique ways - and often feel limited & feel like a failure when learning is done through close-ended tasks that only have one way of being "right". 

​​With the endless possibilities of loose parts play, Nüdel resources gives children the tools they need to thrive in the 21st Century, such as teamwork, leadership, social skills, creativity and problem solving. These are the skills that are able to be strengthened by using Nüdel resources.

DEEP ENGAGEMENT

Students with ADHD are often seen as balls of energy that are always bouncing, running, jumping around - however what is often misunderstood is they just want dopamine. 
ADHD students need to be enriched & long lasting stimulation - and Nüdel offers the perfect solution as it offers endless opportunities for play & learning. Teachers are always amazed at how long Nüdel keeps students engaged, particularly students who have ADHD.

LOW SENSORY 

You may have noticed that Nüdel is not very colourful - this is intentional. By not having all the parts be the one colour - it empowers the child to use their imagination.
However this is also useful for student who have prefer low sensory environments - as Nüdel is not overwhelming with colours & sounds that other classroom resources often use.

EMPOWERING

Nüdel allows students to engage how they would like. If a student is feeling shy & needs some quiet time - they are able to build a cubby for themselves. If they are feeling active - they are able to create cars & rockers and other ways to move around.
It also allows for a range of skills & abilities - if certain students need more time to process information or master a skill, they are able to work in their own pace & to their own intrests. 

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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH NÜDEL

NÜDEL ADVANTAGES
​​Safety Accredited. Teacher Approved. Loved by Children

​INCLUSIVE PLAY
​All abilities, children adapt carts to develop their skills.

DEEP ENGAGEMENT
​Hours of play and learning with infinite possibilities.

ALL YEAR LEVELS
​Ideal for ages 1-12*
For small and large groups

CHILD SAFE
Independently tested to strict international standards. 
​Natural and non-toxic materials.

ONE TEACHER
​Up to 30 children supervised stress free with one facilitator.

FULLY SUPPORTED
​Training manual linked to curriculum. Additional training available.

VERSATILE
​For use across the curriculum, in spaces big & small, indoors or outdoors.

SIMPLE TO USE
​Mobile and compact.
​​Easily packed up by children within minutes.

WITH NÜDEL CLASSROOM & MOBILE PLAYGROUND CARTS
​ CHILDREN CAN CREATE ANYTHING IMAGINABLE

​Nüdel creates deconstructable, mobile play carts that can be reconfigured in endless ways to encourage self-directed learning. It contains research-backed specially selected materials to stimulate children’s development.

Inside the Nüdel Kart:
340 play pieces
For up to 30 children
Perfect for a whole class
Children 3-12 years

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Inside the Nüdel Rover:
140 play pieces
For up to 8 children
Perfect for small groups
Children 1-12 years (For professional use only)

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Why Educators Love Nüdel Kart: 40 Second Viewing (The video above features the Nüdel Kart V1.)

EDUCATORS

Nüdels are often seen as a child-directed play space but they so much more. These tools deeply engage children in STEM and 21st Century skills, and are easily embedded in curriculum such as numeracy and literacy, physical education, and drama. They also makes a perfect playground extension, rainy day play space, after school care resource and pastoral care/therapeutic tool.

What other school resource provides such value and versatility?​

What children learn:

STEM
INCLUSIVITY
CREATIVITY
LEADERSHIP
IMAGINATION
RESILIENCE
COLLABORATION
SELF REGULATION
SOCIALISATION
​FIRST PRINCIPLES THINKING

Where you can use it:

CLASSROOM
PLAYGROUND
ASSEMBLY HALL
GYM
PASTORAL CARE
RAINY DAY SOLUTION
SELF REGULATION ACTIVITIES
TIME OUT
​OUTDOORS

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THE POWER OF LOOSE PARTS PLAY

Loose Parts is simply a name for stimulating materials that children can manipulate in endless ways. Through this process they learn the foundational principles of how the world works. Loose parts are open ended and reusable in an infinite number of ways. Unlike other educational resources that can sit unused, Nüdel resources allow children to have a different learning experience everyday without losing interest, making it a smart investment over the long term.

It is precisely because of their open-endedness that loose parts engage the highest forms of thinking and interaction such as creativity, problem solving, social skills and emotional intelligence. Loose parts play and Nüdel resources support STEM learning through authentic engagement in real world challenges.

Loose parts are also excellent for psycho-social support for children from traumatised and disadvantaged backgrounds allowing them to express themselves in a safe, open ended and creative environment. 

NÜDEL IN ACTION

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NÜDEL KART INCURSIONS

WOULD YOU LIKE OUR TEAM TO BRING A NÜDEL KART TO YOU?

SESSIONS
Our most common program consist of
3 x 90 minute facilitated sessions over a day.
​We can tailor programs for schools, holiday programs, after school care...even weddings and birthday parties!

SIZE
The incursion accommodates up to 30 children per session.
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​For an additional cost larger groups can be catered for with more Nüdel Karts.

FOCUS
​The sessions can be focused around ‘Free Play’ (most popular), prototyping, and building, to performing arts.

​The options are endless and our team will be flexible to suit your needs.

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DELIVERING STEM AND 21st SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PLAY BASED LEARNING

The video above features the Nüdel Kart prototype.

WE ARE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Nüdel Kart is a social enterprise created by Playground Ideas, a non-profit organisation with 10 years of global experience designing and building playgrounds. 100% of the profits go towards creating stimulating play spaces for children around the world. As of 2021 we have supported more than 4700 projects, across 143 countries, impacting an estimated 2.3 million children. Nüdel Kart was designed by Playground Ideas founder, Marcus Veerman and children's product designer, Emma Ribbens. Read more >

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GET CREATIVE, GET COLLABORATIVE, GET FUN

*The Nüdel Rover is suitable for children 1-12 years but requires active professional supervision and risk assessment. The Nüdel Rover can be configured in millions of different ways and so might present different risks and hazards to different ages of children, with varying levels of competency and development.