Snail on log in our outdoor learning environment

Welcome back to school everyone! I took a break from blogging in July.
 
Then August arrived and, just like my little friend here, I got off to a slow start.
 

Instead of blogging, I busied myself preparing for a new school year. Before I knew it, school had started and I was meeting our new students and their parents.  My first priority became helping both the parents and students to feel safe, comfortable in their new class, and confident that we would take good care of them . I’m sure this sounds familiar to you!

 
The process of settling in is now well underway so it’s time to get back to blogging.
 

To celebrate Back to School in Outdoor Learning, I’m giving myself an ambitious challenge. Drumroll, please….
 
Every school day in September (there are twenty of them) I will post an activity, learning experience or inquiry provocation to help educators new to outdoor learning build a bank of ideas.
 
The first post goes live on Monday, September 3rd, so please check back often and together, let’s make this a SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER in outdoor learning for our students!
 
Until then – and throughout September, I wish everyone a wonderful year of learning & discovery.
Sincerely,
Carol