As the weather gets warmer, we are given the perfect opportunity to engage children in fun outdoor activities that also promote environmental learning. We’ve provided a list of different outdoor activities that are great for children of any age.
As we celebrate Indigenous History Month and National Peoples Indigenous Day, it is crucial to recognize and acknowledge the role Indigenous people play in spearheading environmental stewardship. Educators play an essential role in creating an understanding and respect for Indigenous peoples special relationship with the earth and all living things.
GreenLearning has always believed that environmental learning and positive action go together, and that youth have the ability to effect lasting change in their communities. So, as part of this year’s annual challenges, schools across Canada enrolled to participate in learning, creating and implementing their solutions for the planet.
GreenLearning has always believed environmental learning and positive action go together, and that youth have the ability to effect lasting change in their communities. So, as part of this year’s annual challenges, schools across Canada participated in learning, developing and implementing their solutions for the planet.
If you are like many educators, you might find it difficult to fit environmental education into your daily teaching routine. One of the best and easiest ways to teach about climate topics is through environmental read-aloud books that feature a love for nature. This article will answer an important question — what are read-aloud books and why choose ones with an environmental theme for kids?
Canada’s clean prosperity will be impacted by the need for green skills, as various sectors prepare for investments that could help reduce GHG emissions and other environmental challenges. It is important to expose young people to experts in the field to provide mentorship which could help inform and shape their own future green careers.
Empowering youth with the knowledge, information and actions to combat climate change helps ease climate anxiety. There is so much you can do to inspire young learners to take action and learn about climate change. Discover how your students can make an impact with some of these Earth Month activities.
Being able to access top-tier environmental education platforms is paramount to fostering a greener world. As Canada continues to confront complex climate changes, these environmental education resources and websites along with the organizations that offer them, play a vital role in fostering a shared sense of responsibility amongst younger Canadians.
GreenLearning and the Centre for Global Education’s #Decarbonize program collaborated to help youth take climate action. The youth leaders from around the world who attended COP28 in Dubai, UAE in December 2023 created eCards to share their transformational climate messages with decision makers.
