Forest Friday lessons for K-2
If you’re reading this, it probably means you’re interested in nature education and getting your students outdoors as much as possible. In today’s teaching world, however, it sometimes seems impossible...
Tag: environmental education
Apr
30
2015
How children understand race
by Courtney
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I was able to be part of a great discussion last night at our local children’s museum on how children understand race. The event was called “Difficult Conversations,” and invited...
Aug
30
2014
50 Ways to Bring Wonder: Keep a nature journal
by Courtney
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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...
Jul
06
2014
Scientist of the Month!
by Courtney
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Seriously, how did teachers do it before the invention of Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers? If you are a teacher that has not discovered the wonders of these two websites, I...
May
26
2014
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots
by Courtney
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I work on the side at a local nature center, which is so much fun and such a great way to expand my abilities to teach environmental ed in the...
May
01
2014
50 Ways to Bring Wonder: Use science journals
by Courtney
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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 hope...
Jan
19
2014
Celebrating MLK Day in kindergarten (and teaching tolerance throughout the year)
by Courtney
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Tomorrow we have off school to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Kindergarten is often the first time that students are introduced to him and the movement he helped start...