Play a Memory Game Outside
Welcome to Day 10 of September to Remember. We’ve been taking our students outside to learn every school day this month!
It’s Friday! YAY! (Every teacher has a special place in their hearts for Friday.)… Continue reading
Month: September 2018 (Page 2 of 2)
Pond Safety
We have a small pond in our preschool outdoor learning environment.
One question I am often asked about our pond, tree swing and digging area is “How can you do all this? Our Health & Safety person tells us we can’t!”
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Take a Risk – If You Dare (and Have PREPARED)
Today’s September to Remember experience is to allow your students to engage in “risky business”.
Last week, a substitute assistant in our Outdoor Learning program told me, “I understand what you are trying to do here, but I don’t agree with all the risks you let the children take.”… Continue reading
Establishing Outdoor Learning Routines
If you are taking your students outside and they are too excited to listen or participate in a group learning experience, please don’t give up. Here are some tips that might help.… Continue reading
Getting to Know You
Although it’s nearly the middle of September and you’ve probably been in school a few weeks now, it’s never too late to take your students outside for your favorite “get to know you” game or song.… Continue reading
Get To Know Your Students
Today I have a controversial suggestion for you. … Continue reading
Social Skills Practice
Yesterday I encouraged you to go outside to sing songs. Today, let’s get Mother Nature to help us develop our students’ social skills.… Continue reading
Sing Your Favorite Song
Anything you can do inside, you can do outside better! Well, maybe not anything – but a lot of things. Why not go outside to sing your favorite songs?… Continue reading
Watering Their Flowers
Here’s another idea for outdoor learning for September or any month when plants are growing. This activity follows on from yesterday’s activity and is part of our school orientation for the littlest learners.… Continue reading
Back To School Idea
Welcome to the first of twenty outdoor learning ideas that I will be sharing with you in September. Many of the ideas aren’t original or earth-shatteringly spectacular, but you might be surprised how effective simple learning experiences are when done outdoors.… Continue reading
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