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Throughout this inquiry, I explored how outdoor learning can make education more engaging, active, and meaningful for students. I wanted to understand how taking lessons outside could influence focus, teamwork, and well-being. What I...
Practical Tips for Teachers: Planning, Managing, and Assessing Outdoor Learning Outdoor learning offers students opportunities to explore, collaborate, and connect with the world beyond classroom walls. It sparks curiosity, builds critical thinking, and encourages...
As I’ve explored outdoor learning, one idea that continues to stand out is the importance of helping students connect deeply with the environment not only to learn about nature, but to learn from it....
As future educators, we’re always looking for ways to make learning meaningful, to move beyond memorization and help students experience concepts in action. Outdoor classrooms open up countless opportunities for this kind of learning,...
Building Social Skills and Classroom Community Research on outdoor learning consistently highlights its benefits for fostering social skills and strengthening classroom community. Learning in outdoor spaces encourages students to work together, communicate effectively, and...
Outdoor Lessons & Activities — Plug & Play Menu Follow the Hyperlinks for more resources/ideas/info! Fast, Low-Prep Starters (5–10 min) Fast, low-prep ways to get outside and focus students Literacy & Oral Language Make...
Why Movement Matters and How Outdoor Activities Fight Sedentary Habits in Schools It’s no secret that today’s students are spending more time sitting than ever before at desks, in front of screens, and during...
Inquiry Question How can short, regular outdoor learning times help my students feel less anxious, improve mood, and better manage big feelings during class? Rationale (Why this matters) Simple Plan One-Week Rollout (repeat weekly)...
Hi! Welcome to my blog, I am currently a student in the Elementary Education Degree Program at the University of Victoria (UVIC), based at the College of the Rockies campus. As I move through...