The outdoor classroom describes a shared space of learning in a school community where learners can gather to experience learning with and from the land. Outdoor classrooms can be formally constructed spaces or a simple tarp on a field. These posts provide practical tips and resources for educators who wish to transition to teaching outdoors.
Thanks to everyone from the The Advanced Learning Academy for such a warm welcome today! What a joy it is to share my love for
Thank you for joining me today for our session exploring how we might transition to teaching outdoors. The following blog posts and resources might be
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
One of the most challenging aspects of growing food in school gardens is choosing crops that can reliably be harvested within the school year. Potatoes
How To Grow Broad Beans Broad Beans, frequently also referred to as Fava beans, are easy to grow and harvest in any children’s garden. Their
How to Grow Carrots With Kids Carrots can be tricky to grow. Some gardeners have great luck growing them, while others have nothing but trouble.
How to Grow Rhubarb One of the most challenging aspects of running a school gardening program is planning and planting to coincide with a harvest before the
Of all the edible garden crops you can plant, kale has the reputation of the being the easiest and most resilient. It doesn’t take much
Of all the crops you can grow with kids, garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding. Read on to learn how to grow
Got bored kids? As every teacher can tell you, there is a phenomenon that occurs in September called “summer slide”. It reflects the loss of
Bug hotels are an essential addition to any garden, and particularly a children’s garden. There are really only two reasons to build them. One is
Are you looking for Easy 100th day of school project ideas? In your hustle to get the project done, don’t forget the whole point of
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How to Grow Carrots With Kids Carrots can be tricky to grow. Some gardeners have great luck growing them, while others have nothing but trouble. That said, carrots are a
Playdough is surprisingly entertaining for kids of all ages. Adding lavender playdough as a sensorial play opportunity in the school garden becomes a delightful way to integrate student learning and
Those of us teaching and learning outdoors are constantly on the look out for practical and inspiring tips for keeping the kids we learn with growing in our school gardens!
If you are looking for some room to play, then get on over to Richmond’s Terra Nova playground! The playground is an extension of the Terra Nova Rural Park and thoughtfully designed by Hapa Collaborative. The
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