Many schools and teachers are changing their approach to literacy instruction in response to the science of reading movement. These new practices may seem difficult to take outside. In this workshop, participants will actively explore practical ways to practice phonics skills, engage in word study, build vocabulary, boost reading and language comprehension, and encourage richer […]
How can using an arts-based practice of reflection create a stronger ecological identity? We will make time to slow down and intentionally connect deeper to place through the practice of nature journaling. How can a stronger ecological identity strengthen the overall resiliency of teachers? How can the products of art practice act as an invitation […]
Are you ready to embark on your outdoor learning adventure? Join grade 4 teachers Landis Burr and Katie Douglas as they walk you through a typical afternoon in Nakoda Elementary School’s outdoor learning program, NES Wild. Gain practical strategies, pedagogical approaches, and innovative activities that seamlessly integrate into the curriculum. Beyond theoretical concepts, this workshop […]
Participants in this interactive, indoor and outdoor session will learn all about the newly released Walking Curriculum for the Early Years: Developing a Sense of Place by Sparking Curiosity and Wonder. This innovative, interdisciplinary resource designed specifically for Early Years educators, outlines an imaginative and ecological approach to taking student learning outside school walls. Specifically, […]
This session will provide the space to have brave conversations about how we include people with disabilities in the outdoors. It is the hope that participants will develop a sense of appreciation at the complexity of inclusion and a shift in thinking about people with disabilities.
Effective climate change education is about teaching our children to be informed, knowledgeable and involved outside in nature and their communities with a positive, solution-oriented mindset. This exciting opportunity is curriculum-connected, meaningful, motivating, memorable and centred on a place-based, experiential model. Come to this interactive session and learn more about empowering our students with climate […]
Putting up a full size tipi with participants – learning about the history and the significance of the tipi.
Kwe’, this 75-minute workshop is packed with activities to inspire educators to embrace the simplicity of land-based education. Introducing a respectful approach to spiritually reconnect with nature; learn what natural clues to look for if you get lost in the woods; and enjoy a memorable way to embrace the beauty of the forest. Including an […]
In 2022, after more than 15 years as an indigenous outdoor educator, I saw a need for a culturally responsive yet inclusive pedagogy. Through my own life experiences, talking with Elders in different regions of the country, and academic research I was able to create a culturally responsive pedagogy that I believe will be useful […]
When we walk together in a good way we learn to see and know the world through two eyes. Nature has rights, and we have responsibilities as storytellers, educators, artists and advocates to use our gifts to protect Mother Earth. Engage in an interactive session exploring Etuaptmumk, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw […]