Classroom Gardener @classgardener
Offering cross curricular K-7 #schoolgarden professional learning, resources & support. Let’s collectively rethink where learning happens in our schools 🌱 theclassroomgardener.com British Columbia, Canada Joined March 2016-
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That’s a wrap on our Garden Classroom Series with @VanDusenGdn! Over the past decade it has been presented in various formats & locations- Thank you to the over 500 teachers who signed up to spend thier time reflecting on where & how learning happens in our schools 🌱
There’s a concurrent online option for teachers who can’t get to Prince George for this event 👇
There’s a concurrent online option for teachers who can’t get to Prince George for this event 👇
Our expert guest for the @classgardener series tonight was @perfinker 🙌 If you missed this inspiring session on the importance of imagination in our work with children outdoors, be sure to grab the link in your follow up email from @VanDusenGdn 🌱 Next session is May 15th ✨
Join this free workshop with Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Megan Zeni. This workshop will introduce you to a digital tool designed with very short (90 second) modules for teachers new to teaching outdoors. Learn more: ow.ly/RXYr50Q6Hfx
If you missed tonight’s @classgardener session with brilliant teacher Laura Jackman, you definitely want to watch the recording! Thoughtful dialogue & practical tips for building inter-generational & relational pedagogies of place 💚 meganzeni.com/the-garden-cla…
Register Now! The National #OutdoorLearning Conference is happening May 9 - 11th 2023 in Banff, Alberta. Sign up now at: takemeoutside.ca/conference/. You won't want to miss this fantastic event! Hosted in partnership with @takemeoutside, @eecom_info and @GEOEC
@BCCHresearch ⭐️🎉 Teachers: Wondering how to take your students outside? This tool is for you! Based on years of work & research by @Roomtoplay in our @PlayOutsideUBC lab, and co-created with teachers across Canada. Check it out! teacher.outsideplay.org
One of the best ways to alleviate anxiety about uncertain or unfamiliar insects is to replace that fear & anxiety with curiosity!! 👇 #sd38learn
One of the best ways to alleviate anxiety about uncertain or unfamiliar insects is to replace that fear & anxiety with curiosity!! 👇 #sd38learn
It’s not too late to join us! Register with @VanDusenGdn & watch series recordings at your leisure 🙌
It’s not too late to join us! Register with @VanDusenGdn & watch series recordings at your leisure 🙌
We want your workshop ideas for our upcoming conference! We’re looking for proposals for 75-min interactive workshops on our 3 key themes: 1. Indigenous wisdom 🌿 2. Health & Wellbeing ☀️ 3. Environment & Climate Change 🌎 Submit by Oct 15th 📥 Visit: takemeoutside.ca/conference/cal…
Back to school means it’s grant writing season for school gardeners! 💰 This updated post highlights available funding & even includes a section for free professional learning & resources teachers can access. Check it out! 👇 meganzeni.com/bc-school-gard…
Registering now! Another amazing opportunity to learn from educational leaders ✨
This kit is guaranteed to be amazing!!
Our newest kit exploring patterns in nature will be ready soon! 🙌 Join kit creators @jnovakowski38 & @Roomtoplay to learn more on October 3! Registration is FREE: outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/?fbc…
K-7 teachers are welcome to join this free series! 👇
K-7 teachers are welcome to join this free series! 👇
If you got school gardening questions, we’d love to hear them!
Last chance! Join us today at 4pm Pacific/ 7pm Eastern FREE, fun and brimming with ideas and prizes! outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/
Seed detectives examining the varying shapes, colour & sizes of seeds from @westcoastseeds. Lenses for looking closely from @TheOLStore 🔍

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