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IslandWood

IslandWood. School Overnight Program. Primary focus is to provide residential learning experiences for 4 th – 6 th graders Project-based field work Close year-round relationships developed with partner schools. Graduate Program.

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IslandWood

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  1. IslandWood

  2. School Overnight Program • Primary focus is to provide residential learning experiences for 4th – 6th graders • Project-based field work • Close year-round relationships developed with partner schools

  3. Graduate Program • Based on the principle that a more sustainable future demands knowledgeable, committed and reflective educators • 10 month residency in environment, education and community • In partnership with UW College of Education

  4. Adult Leadership Programs • Leadership retreats • Teacher development workshops • Hosting the Sustainability Education Summer Institute, July 27 - 29

  5. Using the outdoors to nurture early learners

  6. Kids are drawn to nature. Skillful teachers can use nature to create powerful learning experiences.

  7. Connecting to Place

  8. Learning and practicing care

  9. The outdoor classroom is: • Not recess or outdoor play time • Nor is it about environmental advocacy

  10. Ecophobia • Vast global and environmental issues should not be laid at the feet of early learners • No tragedies before 4th grade

  11. The teacher in the outdoor classroom

  12. How to be outside with kids • Start small • Start local • Focus on Place

  13. Get help and make sure they are prepared

  14. Plan ahead have the supplies you need on hand

  15. So, what are we going to do outside?

  16. The outdoor classroom

  17. Build anticipation • Use a familiar prop that kids can associate with adventure. • Create a bag or box of surprise tools to explore nature

  18. Create special places just for kids

  19. Create rich sensory experiences Build confidence and a sense of wonder about the world

  20. Combine music, movement and creative expression

  21. Employ mimicry

  22. Dig things up and turn them overget dirty

  23. For learning sake, get your kids outside

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