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❤️ "They love their community. They love the kids. And we’re just seeing how powerful that is in the making of a great teacher.” ❤️ If you are looking for some tangible hope and agency amidst the doomsday teacher retention and recruitment headlines out there, head on over to Jennifer Gonzalez's recent Cult Of Pedagogy podcast episode 225 with Kimberly Eckert. https://lnkd.in/dASwWUkN Through 2 inspiring programs -- @Educators Rising and @Oxford Teachers College at Reach University -- Eckert paints a beautiful canvas about the potential to grow inspiring teachers who will stay! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 #teachers #publicschools

Spring into learning outside! When students go outdoors, they become more confident, attentive, creative, and cooperative. That’s why we’re excited to promote #OutsideFor5—a pledge campaign that encourages educators to incorporate a lesson or activity at least 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week, or any meaningful amount of time. Spread the word and take the pledge today at www.outsidefor5.com. #LearnOutside #EnvironmentalEducation North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Children & Nature Network Becca Katz

Creative Nature Art Projects Using Earth’s Gifts 🎨🍃 Dive into the vibrant intersection of art and the natural environment, where children can use materials found in nature to craft beautiful works of art. 🌱 This blog post will explore the endless possibilities of nature art, encouraging young artists to look closely at the textures and colours surrounding them. 🌱I'll provide practical advice on collecting and using natural art materials and various art and craft ideas designed to inspire. The benefits of integrating these artistic endeavours with outdoor learning will also be highlighted, showcasing how these activities support a holistic educational experience.   Why Outdoor Art? ➡️ Nature Connectivity - When we encourage children to gather natural art supplies from our "outdoor classroom", we are encouraging the beginning of a positive connection between them and nature. ➡️ Child Development - The importance of strengthening a child's development through interaction with nature to enhance [their] cognitive and physical development can be underappreciated. By taking arts and crafts lessons outside, we are helping to nourish the child's overall health and development. ➡️ Holistic Growth – Quality play in nature nurtures free choice, social interaction, and self-motivation, helping children develop physically and mentally over time. ➡️ Social & Emotional Development – Through learning outdoors, children express emotions, solve problems, and build crucial social skills that contribute to their social and emotional well-being. ➡️ It's fun!!! 📕 Please read more by clicking on the link. https://lnkd.in/eWM_4BwY #OutdoorLearning #ExperientialEducation #OutdoorEducation #EmpoweringStudents #forestschool #natureart

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