“An annual international art contest hosted by TakingITGlobal and the Centre for Global Education. The goal of Art4Climate is to encourage creativity from young people, to display their thoughts, ideas, and emotions about our planet’s environment and the impacts of climate change. We want children to unleash their creativity on an unsuspecting world. Show us what climate change means to you and your community!”
“Get inspired to start your Outside for 5 journey with a sampling of helpful resources, curriculum, and ideas for learning outdoors! For at least 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week, or any meaningful amount of time, you can support the social-emotional wellness of your students, other educators, and your school community.”
“This event serves as an excellent opportunity to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike in walking together towards reconciliation.” Join together to celebrate stories and foster resilience among students from grade 6-12 across Turtle Island. Registration is required but it’s free to attend this one-day virtual event on Thursday November 24th. The draft agenda is also available here.
“Healthy Schools Certification gives your school the tools to promote and enhance the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader school community. Now is the time to prioritize health, collaboration, and connection in your school community!”
Registration is open until Fri Nov 25th, and gives you access to activity ideas, resources, support, training, and consultations! More information can be found on their website and in the 2022-23 Guidebook.
L’organisme Take me outside/Amène-moi a maintenant sa propre page Facebook en français! C’est un privilège de pouvoir converser avec des gens partout dans le Canada et à travers le monde. De plus en plus, la pédagogie extérieure/classe extérieure démontre des bienfaits auprès des enfants et des enseignants. Reconnecter avec la nature et, avec ce qu’elle a à nous offrir, c’est un plus pour tout le monde! Je vous invite à briser les murs de votre classe et de profiter de la nature et ses merveilles! Partagez vos activités, vos aventures!
Photo: Elder Christopher Stock and his daughter Keana opening Take Me Outside’s Ontario Educator Wellness Retreat in a good way Tomorrow, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we invite non-Indigenous members of our Take Me Outside community to join in quiet reflection, self-education, and a re-commitment towards justice, as […]
Happy Pride Month! We have put together a Read, Watch, Listen guide featuring books, films, podcasts, resources, and accounts to explore. Plus some amazing outdoor opportunities to explore and celebrate Queer Ecology and creating safe spaces in the outdoors! Read For Educators Nature Needs a New Pronoun by Robin Wall Kimmer Evoluntion’s Rainbow by Joan […]
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21st is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Below you will find a collection of favourite resources for integrating Indigenous Knowledge, perspectives, and history into your classroom. In addition, our friends over at the Outdoor Learning School and Store have put together a list of 30 recommended resources and learning […]