Jacqueline WhelanOct 21, 20191 min readLearning TrailsLearning Trails are a great way to focus students’ noticing while learning outside and in nature. A learning trail is an activity where...
Jacqueline WhelanOct 4, 20191 min readSpecial PlacesWhen taking students outside to explore the school yard, a common challenge is that they associate the space with recess and immediately...
Jacqueline WhelanOct 1, 20191 min readListening WalkOne of our favourite ways to get students outside and observing the natural world is by taking them on a listening walk. It is a very...
Jacqueline WhelanSep 9, 20192 min readConnecting to CurriculumEnvironmental Education is woven into the Ontario Curriculum in every subject area and at each grade level. This Ministry of Education...
Jacqueline WhelanSep 6, 20191 min readActivate Your Owl Eyes & EarsGoing outside to engage in nature-based learning with students requires careful preparation, but also a bit of imagination and magic to...
Jacqueline WhelanJun 1, 20191 min readYellow GoldWe love dandelions! Not only because they are good for the bees but also because, in the late Spring, we are often gifted bouquets from...