Worms are wonderful. They improve soil drainage, eat parasites and plant debris, and fertilize the soil with their castings. My students love digging in the dirt searching for worms. You are the winner if you find the biggest one! That’s their rule, not mine.… Continue reading
Category: Outdoor Learning Ideas (Page 1 of 3)
Can a simple outdoor activity, such as weeding the garden, be a vehicle in which the children demonstrate accomplishment of standards and benchmarks?
Encourage the children to weed the garden? Some folks would argue that it’s a waste of valuable learning time.… Continue reading
Developing observational skills, building vocabulary and practicing narrative skills through curiosity about the natural world.
If you are worried your children won’t be learning vital prereading skills when they are playing outside, don’t be. Nature is full of rich and interesting details.… Continue reading
Does your outdoor learning area look like this? Need to clean up your space before parents visit? Here’s a fun Autumn idea that will spark your students’ imaginations, get them dancing and singing, AND tidy up your outdoor learning area at the same time! … Continue reading
This is a favorite experience I like to do with my students to:
- encourage them to write and draw on the pavement outdoors
- let them experience taking turns while doing a group project
- introduce them to following directions or a recipe
- use measurement in a real-life situation
I have found that children who normally do not color on the pavement (often times, boys) are more interested to do it when they have made the chalk themselves – and chosen the color of the chalk to make.… Continue reading
Making Every School Day Memorable
That’s what YOU do every day – whether you are teaching indoors or outdoors.
You are making a difference. You are doing a fantastic job. Now more than ever, you are needed in this world.… Continue reading
Hammer Time! Please touch this!
Yesterday your students drilled holes in chestnuts. Why not introduce them to hammer skills next?… Continue reading
Natural Necklaces
Autumn is in the air! Let’s go outside today to make chestnut necklaces. Children love wearing jewelry they made themselves.… Continue reading
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