My colleagues and I at Nature Explore have a variety of workshops to offer on diverse aspects of connecting children with nature, and supporting the adults who do so. Check them out at natureexplore.org.
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UDL and Nature-based Play
Check out the Spring 2019 article I wrote for Highscope’s Active Learner magazine!
Outdoor Learning Resources from Edutopia
Edutopia continually provides outstanding resources. Check out their recent resource roundup for outdoor learning!
Make your plans for International School Grounds Month!
In May each year, the International School Grounds Alliance calls on schools around the globe to take their...
No more mud kitchens…
If you know me, you know I love mud! So, why am I against mud kitchens? If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my time with Nature Explore, it’s the value of loose parts and open-ended materials…
Urban Schools and Outdoor Learning
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="400"] Read the whole article[/caption] Great article from The Guardian on Five easy ways urban schools can experiment with outdoor learning. Just go outside - ask, can we do this outside? Small is okay - even a small outdoor space can have container gardens, bucket ponds, logs or bug houses. Bring nature indoors - plant seeds, catch bugs, invite wildlife specialists. Look what's nearby - and make...