Marvelous Migration
Once a buzzword amongst the gardening community, the principles of permaculture are now being applied to early childhood education
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Apr 14
Why a Nature Kindergarten?
No matter where or for how long, young children stand to benefit from spending extended time outdoors.
Tackling Invasive Species Using Citizen Science
An online network of thousands of students and teachers can extend scientist's otherwise limited research and monitoring efforts
Apr 14
Creating School Gardens that Last
Wellness policies can help ensure school gardens remain vibrant and vital long into the future
Let Peter Rabbit Play in the Garden
Using Beatrix Potter to integrate ecological literacy into elementary classrooms
Where Does the Plastic Go?
Using Socio-Scientific Issues in the classroom to study plastic pollution in the ocean and the physical properties of plastics
Developing Character through Ancient Wisdom
Use Aboriginal and historical knowledge to develop character and a sense of community among students of all ages
The Kinder-Gardeners
It hasn't been easy getting going but here's a dynamic outdoor kindergarten in a public school smack dab in the middle of the fourth largest city in North America
Risk Assessing Outdoor Areas
Young students learn to assess their own abilities and limitations by playing on an icy snow hill
