10 Tips for Teaching Outside the Classroom
Teaching outdoors is nothing new. As a species, humans have evolved to learn outdoors. For thousands of years, we have actively learned from experience alongside
The school garden basics resources archive offer tips for teaching outside the classroom, cool plant facts for kids, how to build a bug hotel and more.
Teaching outdoors is nothing new. As a species, humans have evolved to learn outdoors. For thousands of years, we have actively learned from experience alongside
There are hundreds of adorable examples of how to start seeds in eggshells and toilet paper rolls floating around on the internet. Pinterest has entire
This post is the second in a series of posts with resources for teachers teaching across the curriculum in their school gardens. This post lists
This post is one of a series of posts listing resources available to teachers seeking tools for teaching across the curriculum in their school gardens.
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
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
Learning in a garden offers a wide range of multi-sensory experiences and practical knowledge building. Gardening with kids keeps me tuned in to the lesser
Butterfly gardens are rich in educational opportunities and aesthetic functionality. Depending on where you live, you can attract and support butterfly migration corridors with selected
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
Planting with a theme in mind is a fun and engaging way to begin any garden project with kids. Over the years, I’ve planted several
In this workshop teachers, educational assistants, school councillors and other district personnel are invited to broaden their understanding of how a school garden can be used like any other classroom.
Outdoor play and learning: November 19, 2021 Join Megan Zeni for this full day workshop that collectively allows us to rethink where learning happens in
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
I teach in an outdoor classroom all year, in all weather, and in all seasons. In Canada. The most common question I get is “what
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Making garden stepping stones is an affordable and easy class project that combines artistic autonomy with the scientific principles of viscosity and states of matter. They make fantastic mother and
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 garlic with kids in just
If you are going to have a school garden, then be sure to plan some space to grow your own pumpkins. Pumpkins are easy to grow, have a big impact
These are strange and stressful days for educators heading back to school amidst a global pandemic. This 90 minute webinar is offered to districts or schools looking for inspiration, practical ideas, and capacity building for their school community who wish to take the learning outdoors as much as possible.