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.
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
School garden grants make all the difference in the start up, maintenance and enjoyment of a school garden. Grants and funds from sponsors are often
Fall is a great time in the garden with kids! The weather is much more comfortable and there is just so much to harvest! Fall
International Mud Day is June 29th this year, and if you are going to have a garden with kids, it makes sense to have a
How to build a fairy garden that supports creative play in three easy steps!
I love to garden. I love the peacefulness, I love watching things grow under my care and I love that I can see both immediate
This workshop is for experienced practitioners who are ready to think deeply as we complicate ways of engaging children intellectually in learning that is relevant, culturally responsive, and interconnected to the lands we learn with, from, and on.
About three years ago a Wii made its way into our home. For my oldest son, it was a novelty and a result of years
One of my favourite Halloween math activities in the outdoor classroom this time of year is pumpkin math. If you’ve grown your own pumpkins during
In this workshop we will explore the research on why unstructured outdoor play with loose parts is critical for developing children’s social, emotional and cognitive strengths.
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Last Christmas my youngest son received an Osmo as a gift. It comes smartly packaged in three boxes that are drawn together magnetically and is for use on your iPad
Story stones for imaginative play Rocks and stones can be considered a “loose part”. That means they do not have a pre-determined story attached to them, and children are free
Got dirt? In this workshop we will explore the science behind why kids and dirt grow so well together. Read more!
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 academic learning that occurs over
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