We’ve shared the importance of kids being outdoors before, but new research from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign identifies eight ways that incorporating nature-based instruction into kids’ daily school activities promotes better learning. The researchers were skeptical that nature-based teaching would be more effective than traditional teaching methods, so they were surprised at the convincing … Continue reading 8 Ways Teaching in Nature Improves Learning
Earth Day 2019 Clean Up
During the month of April, Earth Day Network is helping to coordinate events to clean up green spaces, urban landscapes, and waterways. Your PTA can organize a clean up event for your school’s grounds or a nearby park, or you can join an existing clean up event. If doing your own event, don’t forget to … Continue reading Earth Day 2019 Clean Up
The 5Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle
Remember the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle campaign? The new year is a great time to expand your sustainability mindset and move to the 5Rs: Refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle. The first addition of refuse (just say, “No, thank you.”) can go a long way in preserving the environment. Many teachers and families use the … Continue reading The 5Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle
End-of-Summer Activities
If you’re hoping to catch the last of summer’s sun and fun, there’s still time to celebrate the season (while avoiding those back-to-school displays at your favorite retailers). Teachers and parents alike will want to check out the Every Kid in a Park program from the National Park Service. Every 4thgrader in the United States … Continue reading End-of-Summer Activities
