Outdoor education offers numerous benefits for students, including improved physical and mental health, academic performance, and social relationships. This post offers practical tips and advice for getting students engaged in outdoor learning activities and how to elaborate upon them in the classroom.
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School Garden 101
So, you've made the decision to start a school garden, and you need to know what's next. Let me start with a few suggestions. Before you do anything, you need to know the purpose of your garden and who the garden will serve. In other words, is this going to be a school-wide effort with… Continue reading School Garden 101
Gardening with kids
I grew up with parents that were raised in the country. My father's family absolutely depended on their garden in order to eat. I, on the other hand, was raised on military bases in different parts of the world, but whenever we were stateside, my parents gardened. As the youngest, I often didn't have to… Continue reading Gardening with kids