Taking the Classroom Outdoors

What was tried in the classroom?

We have tried just going outside in general. We’ve taken our creative writing outside on clipboards. We’ve gone around the campus and picked up trash and had conversations about the impact that we have on our environments and community. I am planning units for my classroom next year which will incorporate physically being outdoor with the concepts we’re studying within the classroom. Very inspired, the teacher was marvelous and encouraging. This course should be mandatory.

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PSESD: Beyond Classroom Walls: Cultivating a Sense of Wonder for the Outdoors

Classroom

School: East Port Orchard Elementary
District: South Kitsap
Teacher: Sarah Kelly

Never Enough Nature! TK in the Wild

Mar 26, 2025 | PSESD Classroom

What was tried in the classroom? Lisa Monroe's class on expanding learning environments has really helped me pursue more science-based learning in my TK classroom. More than anything else, I have increased the time my class is exploring outdoors. On St. Patrick's Day,...

Preschool Nature Walk

Mar 26, 2025 | PSESD Classroom

What was tried in the classroom? I took my class for a nature walk outside on our playground. We talked about what we saw. We saw lots of leaves, bugs, sticks, and rocks (their favorite!). When we finished our nature walk, we used chalk to draw what we saw on the...

Nature-based learning in transitional kindergarten

Nov 5, 2024 | PSESD Classroom

What was tried in the classroom? In our transitional kindergarten classroom, nature-based learning is woven into every aspect of our day. We explore our five senses during nature hikes, encouraging students to engage with the world around them in a hands-on way. For...

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