The seasonal outdoor learning resources range from school garden basics, book recommendations, arts and crafts, literacy, science and math outdoors.
In British Columbia we are working with a revised curriculum that is practically written to be taught outdoors! The big ideas and curricular content of
One of my favourite art projects this time of year is inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. Classrooms can be chaotic as we get
Flanders Field Poppies Remembrance Day can be an abstract and complicated topic for small children. Where we live, and across most of the commonwealth, Remembrance
Back to school means back to nature. If you’ve got a class of kids, or just a few in your home needing to get outside,
There are a million ways to craft, learn and cook with pumpkins. Since the internet is full of amazing ideas and bloggers, I’ve put together
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
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
Pumpkin Life Cycle Books One of the best plants to grow in school gardens has to be pumpkins. Pumpkins are planted and harvested during the
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
April first is known as April Fools Day where we live. Generally speaking, harmless pranks and hoaxes are perpetrated and the cleverer the hoax, the
So this is new to me! For a class on action research with Dr. Cynthia Nicol, I’ve been asked to think about how I might
Butterflies are essential pollinator friends in our ecosystem that add to the biodiversity of any garden. When it comes to butterfly STEAM, this paper project
Organize Seasonal Clothing With the changing of the seasons comes the bitter-sweet task of putting away all those sandals and sun hats and digging out all the boots and
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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 themed garden beds that range
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 massive size makes them quick
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 know how, or specific growing
Thank you to everyone who supported our webinar on April 19 in support of the Wild About Vancouver Festival! We raised several hundred dollars that will go towards providing a
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