May 2023 Outdoor Learning Ideas

Image from Mrs. Brown-Lloyd in Ontario

#TMO4LearningChallenge: Activity Ideas from May!

This is a portion of what we send to those participating in the #TMO4LearningChallenge each month! In this post, we’re passing on some of the ideas we share with our 4500+ Learning Challenge participants each month to support their commitment of weekly outdoor learning. For those who are not a part of this challenge, you can still have access to these outdoor learning ideas through our blog posts! We hope they also equip you with inspiration for your time outside. If you try one of these ideas we would love to hear how it went! Please email us (info@takemeoutside.ca) or tag us on Instagram (@take.me.outside) or Twitter (@takemeoutside)!

Outdoor Learning Activities


Image from Janelle Danyluk in B.C.

ParticipACTION Community Challenge!

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge runs June 1 – 30, 2023. “Participate in the challenge this June to get moving, connect with others and help your community get crowned Canada’s Most Active Community.”

Backyard Bio and iNaturalist!

Engage in citizen science this spring through Backyard Bio and iNaturalist. Get outside, get inspired, and report what you see and find in your regular outdoor learning spaces.


Outdoor Learning Resources

Nature Journaling
Take Me Outside
TMO’s newest blog features many great resources for nature journaling. These resources are organized by grade level to help get you started.

Earth Day & Sustainability

Resources For Rethinking

Though the official Earth Day has passed, Resources For Rethinking provides many exceptional resources for exploring topics of sustainability and environmental stewardship all year long. Check them out here, we promise you will not be disappointed.


LOOKING FOR MORE WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH OUTDOOR LEARNING?

Take Me Outside Online Resource Directory
CBEEN Resources
Learning for a Sustainable Future Database

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