Friday, October 3, 2025

Outdoor learning

 


I promise this blog is not becoming a teaching and outdoor learning blog. But, I do write about whatever is top of mind that day and today was another good day at school. It was a sunny autumn day, so we went outside to find "sit spots". Each student had to find a quiet spot to sit down and observe the nature around them and write/draw in their science journals. They were encouraged to sit alone, and to really listen and see what was around them. We talked about how being quiet and still would hopefully bring any scurrying creatures back. I was amazed at how focused the kids were and what all they were able to observe. 
PS. In case you're wondering, we did also do math, reading, writing, and gym today. And it was also picture day in there somewhere.