Like many things about the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, families are going through various stages of coping with this new reality at home…We’ve seen denial that the novel coronavirus was a threat, to eventual acceptance that it was here and it was real, to panic-buying and empty shelves, to #CancelEverything and the ultimate retreat…
As we settle into this new, bizarre version of normal, let’s take a moment to recognize that nothing in this reality is ideal. This includes how we manage our children’s time and learning. (A bit more screen time than we hoped? No judgement.) So let’s take the pressure off… There’s enough to worry about. Instead,…
Emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences, (a place-based) approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their communities, enhances students’ appreciation for the natural world, and creates a heightened commitment to serving as active, contributing citizens. – David Sobel, 2004 (Skoutajan, 2012) OUTDOOR / PLACE-BASED EDUCATION I’ve grown up exploring the outdoors.…
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