Literacy Moves Outdoors: Learning Approaches for Any Environment Bang-Jensen Valerie
Have you ever thought about what literacy might look like outside of the classroom? It's everywhere! Think about it: the first word a young child may learn to read is STOP, and playing with chalk on a…
Specifikacia Literacy Moves Outdoors: Learning Approaches for Any Environment Bang-Jensen Valerie
Have you ever thought about what literacy might look like outside of the classroom? It's everywhere! Think about it: the first word a young child may learn to read is STOP, and playing with chalk on a driveway or sidewalk is often a child's first experience with drawing and writing. What if we take reading and writing out of the classroom and see how it is used, authentically, in the real world?Why is outdoor learning important? There are many proven benefits to nature-based education! Research shows that it can boost academic performance as well as supporting physical, mental, and emotional health. When you provide outdoor and indoor learning experiences, students can expand their knowledge and apply concepts to the real world. Inviting students to connect with nature offers them a chance to use their senses to explore, and they are often