Month: August 2014

Aug 30 2014

50 Ways to Wonder, nature, resources, teaching

50 Ways to Bring Wonder: Keep a nature journal

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In an effort to bring curiosity and joy back into the elementary school classroom, I decided to start a series called 50 Ways to Bring Wonder into the Classroom. I...

50 Ways to Wonder, education for sustainability, environmental education

Aug 29 2014

Inspiration for the we...

Inspiration for the weekend.

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Well it’s hard to believe, but another school year is starting! I’ve been doing a lot of reading of education and teaching articles, while also trying to maintain a sense of peace...

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Aug 24 2014

education for sustaina..., resources, science, teaching

Education for Sustainability: a bit more on what it means

by Courtney

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A few days ago I shared with you my definition of Education for Sustainability (EFS). Of course, EFS can look like different things to different people, depending on who, what and...

education for sustainability, joy and wonder, sustainability

Aug 19 2014

education for sustaina...

Education for Sustainability: a basic primer

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Earlier this month, I was privileged to be sent by my school district to the Summer Institute on Education for Sustainability, held at Shelburne Farms in Burlington, VT. It was...

education for sustainability, sustainability

Aug 15 2014

Inspiration for the we..., links

Inspiration for the weekend.

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The sunflowers are still in bloom all around, which makes me happy. Here are some links for the weekend: A take no sh*t list for your well-being. You are a...

inspiration for the weekend