Teaching math in the outdoor classroom brings nature and creativity together to inspire logical mathematical thinking that is enjoyable for teachers and students.
From time to time, I am sent teaching resources to review. I was offered a Magidome kit during the 2021 school year and was excited
Math is all around us in nature, and patterning can be a great entry point for students to engage in mathematical thinking and learning while
If you ask me, just about anything can be taught in an outdoor classroom. Math and Science are two of the easiest subjects to try
One of the best Halloween math activities to teach in an outdoor classroom this time of year is pumpkin math. If you’ve grown your own
My role as a teacher is always evolving. Over the past 25 years, I’ve taught just about every grade in public elementary schools across two
This page is for B.Ed students in the faculty of education at UBC with active links for resources shared during our class that will remain
The outdoor classroom, school-yard, and garden are perfect spaces and places for inclusive and creative storytelling, vocabulary development, non-fiction writing, fine motor skill development and more!
For our July 25 play research study group meeting, I presented slides from a presentation given at a recent Canadian Association of School System Administrators
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Seeds are a fascinating lens through which a huge amount of curriculum can be explored. From mathematical routines like ‘which one doesn’t belong’ to sorting by attribute, to understanding adaptations
A shift has happened in our house. The kids are growing and their interests are changing. For many years, we got by with a simple toddler table with lots of
Learning about seeds is an accessible and fascinating starting point for any school garden inquiry. Gardens depend on seeds, and learning how seeds travel can deepen a child’s understanding and
The thing about Lego storage is that it has to be practical if you want to have the bits put away once in awhile. I see Lego organization ideas all
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