I have been working on improving our outdoor play area
into a outdoor classroom. Giving
children all the same learning opportunities as they have indoors outdoors.
Before Pictures
After Pictures
Writing Area
We found an old table that made a great outdoor writing
area. Since this area has been added
children's draws have been a lot more detailed and full of information.
Outdoor Garden Area
Children have been learning about caring for a garden,
composting and organic gardening with garden friendly insects. (lady bugs and
praying mantis). But most of all they
have been enjoying eating fresh vegetables planted and cared for with their own
hands.
Outdoor Kitchen (Mud)
Most used place, children have made
pizzas to birthday cakes.
Mountain Climbing Rope Pull
Children are allowed to climb up this slide by pulling
themselves up with the rope. Building
upper body strength and hand over hand coordination.
For more outdoor classroom ideas refer to the book
Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms.
Thanks for this article! I think that teaching with an outdoor classroom is a great idea!
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