It’s no secret that teachers are the change-makers of tomorrow. Teachers inspire and motivate their students daily. With the right support, students have the opportunity to become stewards of environmental change! We wanted to highlight inspirational Canadian teachers fostering sustainability in their classrooms and leading their students to take environmental action.
Taking learning and playing outdoors can offer children more than just exercise and fresh air- it provides opportunities for connecting with the environment, fostering growth and sparking creativity. By incorporating outdoor learning and play, teachers can inspire students to develop a deep appreciation for our planet. By incorporating outdoor learning, teachers can inspire students.
November is Indigenous Education Month, a time to learn more about Indigenous perspectives, histories and cultures. This month, we encourage you to take time in your schools and communities to understand and uplift Indigenous perspectives.
Learning does not need to be confined within the walls of a classroom. With Take Me Outside Week approaching, it’s the perfect time to recognize the benefits of outdoor learning. This week encourages educators to go outside with their students and transform everyday lessons into new, exciting experiences.
Educators are given the unique opportunity to inspire the next generation to become stewards of our planet. Setting up a classroom to model sustainability is a great way to reduce your school’s ecological footprint and to also enrich your students' learning experiences. This can help reduce eco-anxiety by helping them see that they can make a difference and be part of the solution.
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.
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?
