Walks are a great way to get moving, self-regulate, and spend time with others. However, walks can be so much more. Learn how walks can be a tool for social-emotional learning, peer-to-peer relationship building, academic learning, empathy building, and more. Rain or shine, the simple act of walking can provide many opportunities to learn and […]
Alternative Environment Activities (AEAs) are physical activities included in physical education (PE) programs that take place outside of traditional gymnasium, playing field, indoor fitness training settings, and track settings. This session will provide an overview regarding the value of AEAs in PE and research that has identified the major barriers PE teachers face when trying […]
Over the last four years, École Saint-Augustin has been on an exciting journey alongside the Conseil acadien de Rustico, engaging in a one-of-a-kind and transformative partnership. In alignment with the principles of truth and reconciliation, they together embarked on a unique collaboration with the Mi’kmaq First Nations community of Prince Edward Island. This exceptional initiative […]
Get to know your local birds using the magic of Merlin! The Merlin Bird ID app lets you discover which birds are in your area from season to season, by sight or sound. Take a bird walk with us to practice using the app, learn activities that use birds to inspire connection to place, and […]
Using the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada (classroom edition), participants will learn ways to engage students in Indigenous perspectives and environmental issues. Suitable adaptations for grades 5+.
Discover the transformative power of Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed seeing in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in our immersive workshop. Participants will embark on a journey to cultivate ethical space on the land while weaving together Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews. Through engaging land-based play experiences, participants will explore the interconnected web of knowledge and learn to braid the gift […]
Take part in a hands-on educational learning experience and let us lead you through the EcoSchools platform to access guides and resources on how to take environmental learning outside – plus get recognition for your achievements!
Design thinking has garnered a lot of buzz in recent years, but how might it be applied to your teaching practice? Join facilitators from the Alberta Council for Environmental Education in exploring how to use the design thinking process to answer the question, “How might students explore environmental education through the curriculum?” This workshop will […]
How do we incorporate nature in our math classrooms? The many benefits of outdoor math lessons for health and wellbeing will be showcased in these hands on outdoor math activities for elementary students.
Looking to take your class outside every day? Want to connect it to math, science, literacy, art, technology, and health? Interested in making you and your students happier and more compassionate to each other and the environment? Just a couple of laps around your schoolyard and you can have it all and so much more. […]