Our fairy nature wings were dreamed up with a group of students who love playing in the fairy garden, but needed some reminders to remain physically distant. Fairy nature wings became a perfect solution for extending imaginary fairy garden play, while naturally encouraging some physical distancing with the span of the wings. I was also … Read More about Fairy Nature Wings
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Playful Learning Outdoors in June
To support our colleagues returning to on-site instruction in June, we’ve put together this list of ideas for playful learning outdoors in June. You can download a PDF version here: Playful learning outdoors in June Our outdoor play ideas this month are place-specific to our school-yard, and nearby outdoor learning spaces. We have been advised … Read More about Playful Learning Outdoors in June

Homma elementary school walking field trips
This post is written specifically to support colleagues and visiting TTOCs at Homma elementary school. Teachers from other schools are encouraged to make a similar document specific to their own walkable spaces and places for outdoor learning. The following is a list of recommended walking field trips we have visited with students. Please check with … Read More about Homma elementary school walking field trips

10 Tips for Teaching Outside the Classroom
Getting Started, Outdoor Classroom Set Up, School Garden Basics
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 our elders. It is only recently in our evolutionary path that we have asked children to learn under florescent lighting, within four walls. Teaching Outside Transforms Students Taking your class … Read More about 10 Tips for Teaching Outside the Classroom
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