April 25, 2010

Tips for Simple Outdoor Fun

1 Comment / Outdoor Classroom Management / Diane Schwartz

It’s spring and it’s time to get kids outside to enjoy the nice weather. There are countless ways to do this, but where to start? If you are new to taking kids outside, here are a few tips: Give your Activity a Purpose. Pick up trash, have a scavenger or insect hunt, look for different […]

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Zero Voice: Making it quiet on the trail

No child left inside, Outdoor Classroom Management, Trips / Diane Schwartz

Kids are loud. I don’t always want to hush them up, especially when outside. On the other had, if they miss the sounds of the outdoors altogether then I don’t think I’m doing my job as a teacher. Yes, kids are loud, but teaching kids the value of being quiet is a gift. On Saturday,

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