Simple ways to have a successful outdoor classroom for all ages.
Simple ways to have a successful outdoor classroom:
BE PURPOSEFUL
SET GROUND RULES FOR BEHAVIOUR
AVOID THE "RECESS" MENTALITY
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE LESSON
USE LOW-COST MATERIALS TO CREATE YOUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
PLAN FOR THE WEATHER AND USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
School districts across the United States can use their school grounds and local parks as safe outdoor learning environments to increase their capacity and options for social distancing as students return to school. Studies show that spending time outdoors is critical to student academic, physical, and mental wellbeing. Read the article here.
