It was a strange sight—twenty three fifth graders forming several head-to-toe lines as they stretched out on the playground. Although it looked like a game, these students were actually taking an abstract concept and translating it into concrete (pardon the pun!) terms. Teacher Laura Grimm had been teaching the […]
The school grounds can be used as a source of content, or as a venue for learning. At Lancaster High School in Ohio a courtyard has become the venue for displaying an innovative art project that encourages creativity while building a sense of unity. Art Instructor Suzy Rogers teaches the […]
Question: What makes a school site a rich teaching resource? Answer: A diverse collection of plants and small critters! I’m a fan of low cost/no cost site enhancements that encourage plant and animal diversity on a school site. On a recent visit to the children’s area of the Cleveland, […]
Yes!! Spring is here! Although outdoor learning works in any month of the year, warmer days definitely tempt us to think more about how to weave the schoolyard into the curriculum for a welcome change of pace and place. Always keep in mind that outdoor learning activities do not have […]
