Playful learning outdoors in April during Covid-19

To support the families and teachers we work with in the outdoor classroom, we’ve put together this list of ideas for playful learning outdoors in April during Covid-19. Thanks to our amazing french immersion colleagues at Homma who translated it into french for distribution to their families. You can download a PDF version for Playful learning outdoors in April during Covid-19 here: April Playful Learning Outdoors

Links are not working in the embedded images, but can be found intact in the downloadable version, or under each section. Remember how important it is to get outside everyday, be sure to follow the guidelines recommended by the provincial health officer. This post is in compliance as of April 2, 2020. Please do not gather in groups or with friends from outside your household.

Finding patterns in nature

Make your own bubble solution 

Singing in the rain read aloud

Richmond bike paths

Read more about Risky Play with height hereLes aventures en plein air font partie des expériences les plus importantes que nous vivons avec nos enfants. Elles sont amusantes, actives et créent des souvenirs fabuleux! Faites participer vos enfants à la planification de vos activités de plein air au printemps. Demandez-leur quelles autres aventures de plein air ils aimeraient faire. L’important est de sortir et de prendre l’air, beau temps, mauvais temps, tous les jours !

Nous pensons à vous, Mme Regan et Mme Zeni

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Grow food from scraps

Bird Watching

Little Cloud online

Nature collage with loose parts ideas

We are thinking of you all! Do your best to get outside everyday, no matter the weather, and think about ways to play that use your imagination. We miss you all, stay safe and healthy everyone!

Mrs. Regan & Mrs. Zeni

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