Fun fall activities Learning through play is a powerful way to teach your students. Gamifying your curriculum will help your students experience your content and will help them understand the phenomena in a deeper way and fall is a great time to begin this process. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 fun fall activities […]
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Outdoor Classroom Routines and Procedures: 5 Easy Activities for Your First Week Outside [Ep. 14]Classroom Routines and Procedures Practicing classroom routines and procedures is essential in the first few weeks of school. When done consistently, you can set you and your students up for success for the rest of the school year. The same can be said for your outdoor classroom routines and procedures. In this episode, I describe […]
Garden Grants and Plans: Where to Look for Funding and How to Prepare for Success
If you’ve considered adding a learning garden to your school’s outdoor space, but you’re not sure the logistics to make it happen or where to find garden grants to help you fund the project, this is the article for you! I had the opportunity to interview Jeanne Henderson, former president of the Wild Ones Mid-Mitten […]
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Teaching with Phenology: How to Plan Your Science Standards Around the Seasons [Ep. 11]Teaching with Phenology Organizing science standards with phenology in mind can truly benefit your students’ overall learning. Not only does it encourage the use of all the senses, lends itself well to a variety of different science activities, and provides a scaffolded approach to understanding of content, it most importantly gives your students authentic phenomenon […]
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Learning Gardens: Creating Dynamic Outdoor Classrooms with Victoria Hackett [ep. 8]Learning gardens I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about teaching with gardens! My experience is with wild ecosystems, but Victoria Hackett from Outdoor Classrooms has researched teaching gardens across the U.S. Through this research, she developed a framework of 4 different types of gardens that can be […]
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5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching Outside [Ep. 6]Outdoor education safety tips If you’ve considered teaching outside, but safety concerns have held you back, I’m here to help! Outdoor education safety can be managed just like any other aspect of teaching and can come as second nature when practiced regularly. In this episode, I share 5 tips to help you feel more at […]
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Outdoor Learning Environment: 3 Things to Plan for Back to School [Ep. 2]Outdoor learning environment Outdoor education is a great way to enhance your science studies in elementary school, but what’s the best way to set up your outdoor learning environment? In this episode, I’m going to help you plan for the school year by talking through 3 aspects of your outdoor learning environment. First, we talk […]
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Winter Gear Wisdom: A Practical Guide for Elementary Outdoor EducationDelving into the realm of winter gear for outdoor learning, elementary teachers often find themselves facing the challenge of ensuring their students are adequately dressed for the season. This guide aims to unravel the complexities surrounding winter gear, ensuring students are well-prepared and enthusiastic about outdoor learning during the winter season. What is the weather […]
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Snowy Science: A Guide to Teaching About Matter in WinterSometimes teaching about matter can be intimidating and challenging. It’s an abstract concept that educators have the difficult task of teaching to young children. This guide to teaching matter in winter will hopefully give you some ideas for leveraging the season to help you fulfill your curricular goals in an impactful and engaging way while […]
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Outdoor Education: How to Use Nature to Improve Your Science StudiesWhat is outdoor education? Outdoor education is a challenging thing to define, but most sources agree that it’s intentional or organized learning that takes place in nature or outside the classroom. Sometimes outdoor education is also referred to as outdoor learning, outdoor schools, forest schools, or wilderness education. But don’t let those names hold you […]
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