#yrdsbtalk Archive
Tuesday June 7, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
S_Weyrich
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Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
The 2nd collaborative norm for
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is pay attention to self and others. The 3rd is contribute your own thoughts and ideas.
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Please don’t forget to include
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in all posts and replies during the chat. Thanks!
KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Please set your settings to public to be able to fully participate in tonight’s
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Special welcome to
@monicawand
&
@nlmcgee
for joining tonight’s
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to discuss the importance of outdoor learning! Thank you both!
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Welcome any newcomers to
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tonight. We’re glad that you joined the learning!
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Tonight is our last
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of the school year!
KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
The format for tonight’s
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chat is “Q1” for the question and for responding please use “A1”
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Please go ahead and introduce yourselves - name, school, context
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
My name is Kristin Chaisson-Bombard and I co-moderate
#yrdsbtalk
with
@s_weyrich
.
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi! Stephanie Weyrich, I co-moderate
#yrdsbtalk
with
@kcbombard
& teach Gr 2 at Fred Varley P. S. Happy to be here with you all tonight!
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Bonsoir mes amis! Nicole Forget, grade 1 French Immersion, Keswick Public School
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I'm a manager of education
@TRCA_Edu
with most of my teaching career at our field centres. Now my OE is with adults
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q1: Why is important for our youngest learners to engage in ongoing outdoor learning and bond with the natural world?
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Also delighted to participate in
@MTNofC
and
@YRnature
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@nlmcgee
@TRCA_Edu
welcome Nancy! Thanks so much for joining us tonight to sharing your experiences & expertise
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
welcome Nicole! Always great to have you with us
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Good evening, Trista Dutt from Moraine Hills P.S., FDK teacher
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
I'm Monica, YRDSB administrator, former YRDSB Outdoor Educator, early years teacher. Happy to be here with my friend
@nlmcgee
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
I think it's first about connection and empathy - we won't protect or sustain what we don't love
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@trista_dutt
welcome tonight.
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@monicawand
@nlmcgee
welcome Monica! So glad you could join us tonight to share your outdoor experiences & expertise with us all
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@trista_dutt
welcome Trista! Thx for joining the learning tonight
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: To help nurture and build on Ss’s natural curiosities and wonders
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1
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Our motivation in OE is always driven by connection and it's relationship with stewardship.
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I also think that the early years are the best time to create those bonds...neural paths are forming rapidly...fill up on nature
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Ongoing outdoor learning is key! When it's once in a blue moon, Ss see it as a "one off" and not as integral to learning
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: I am amazed at how much oral language comes up when we are outdoors and oral skills are foundational
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
a1: by starting in the primary grades it builds that capacity to hopefully continue as they move through their elementary years.
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1
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The restorative benefits of outdoor play & learning can't be overlooked, especially for our youngest learners.
S_Weyrich
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Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@monicawand
this relates directly to science curr. expectations - ongoing stewardship
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1:if I can't say it, I can't write it or read it...so important in French Immersion!
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
likewise Nicole! Oral lang & authentic writing. Ss come inside as writers and have meaningful ideas to share
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: to support the development of self-regulation
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: I have tried to provide an OE activity at the start of many units, it's a great assessment for learning and engagement time
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Agreed! It's about a culture (not a cult!) of being outdoors - I've seen many unconnected experiences become only fond memories
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2: When planning outdoor learning opportunities for students, what are the ,considerations & barriers that need to be made?
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TaylorMadeKG
Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
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Time outside helps kids to destress, slow down & reconnect with themselves & each other, as well as wonder & discover
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I'm still struggling on how to help my Ss with self-regulation outdoors
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https://t.co/nbVZKY8ILI
trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: to support the development of self-regulation
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TaylorMadeKG
Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
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Btw, I'm Stacey, KG teacher at Denne P.S. in Newmarket
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
builds community and allows Ss to show learning in different ways
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2. The benefits of ongoing outdoor learning far outweigh the risks and barriers. Preparation and planning are key.
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Hearing Ss share their knowledge in their first language provides me specific info on what French language I need to teach first
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KCBOMBARD
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Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@TaylorMadeKG
Welcome Stacey, thanks for joining in
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: This could potentially look different for different age groups/learning outcomes
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2 Lots! Think about weather, physical barriers, perceptions of risk - and then breathe deeply. Almost all can be mitigated
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Throughout subsequent OE activities, Ss begin to use French language more and more, it's really quite exciting
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@monicawand
indeed! Knowing your learners is also very key for successful OE!
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S_Weyrich
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Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@TaylorMadeKG
welcome Stacey! Thx for dropping by tonight
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
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CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Sorry I'm late -hello to everyone!
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
.
@forget_nicole
Social stories to prepare for learning outside & gradual release of 'freedom' w/regular check-ins are helpful.
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: accessibility for all learners- it is possible but must plan ahead!
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@CPenningon
Welcome .
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
I have struggled with planning and having needed supplies on hand, I'm developing an outdoor bin
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Important to reflect on OE experiences - what worked well? What could you do next time to improve/enhance learning?
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TaylorMadeKG
Jun 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
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The fewer rules, the better! We only have 4, and Ss follow them. I agree that the benefits outweigh the risks.
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@TaylorMadeKG
@S_Weyrich
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Absolutely! Time is one of nature's gifts - slow learning is deep learning
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@CPenningon
welcome Cathie! Thx for swinging by tonight - discussing outdoor learning in early years
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
that is a great idea. Clipboards, pencils and magnifying glasses?
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2:
@nlmcgee
spoke about the "risk of not going outside." What are the long-term issues that causes?
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@TaylorMadeKG
what are your 4 rules that you use?
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@TaylorMadeKG
could you share those rules?
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
I'm with ya Nicole! I was also thinking about creating an outdoor bin for next year - great for organization
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2.Know your area & know that you don't need to know everything. Inquiry is built on wonder and discovery - at all ages
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
We have been getting better at partner work outside too...buddy reading
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https://t.co/HDCxZvfuBj
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
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The bin is a fabulous idea! The knapsack is a classic but I like the bin - ready, set, go!
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@KCBOMBARD
@forget_nicole
don't forget toilet paper roll binoculars :)
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CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 Do we have any outdoor demo areas in schools currently? Wonder if possible to extend model of outdoor Ed back at schools?
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
We have been developing observation skills and patience sketching
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https://t.co/Khvl9wG6YQ
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Q3: What outdoor learning activities/lessons have you done with primary students? What has been successful/not successful?
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Try mini-backpacks w/: magnifiers, specimen boxes, envelopes, paper/pencil, toothbrushes etc.
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https://t.co/UXniFgAxpz
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
I'm with ya Nicole! I was also thinking about creating an outdoor bin for next year - great for organization
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@monicawand
awesome suggestions! Thx Monica!
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@trista_dutt
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Great question! We know that balance and movement are developed at a slower rate - flat ground is over-rated
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@S_Weyrich
@KCBOMBARD
@forget_nicole
Old punched out slides make great viewfinders and focus frames.
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Haha...our outdoor classroom is on school property! I am doing a community walk to the lake next week
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https://t.co/9U4HH0Wt0l
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@KCBOMBARD
@forget_nicole
don't forget toilet paper roll binoculars :)
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: “This is not a stick” read aloud. Ss then found their own sticks & used imaginative skills to turn stick into an object
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: Just heard about Story Walks today from a colleagues tweet.
https://t.co/0uTXR7CHhX
Have others done this?
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@trista_dutt
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I have to add that you need to feel the difference between frantic and calm to understand how to self-regulate too
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: we have gone out to solve a math problem, read, sketch and paint
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CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3 Nothing specific yet but have started looking at the Indigenous resource manual & Math with patterns in nature.
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: scavenger hunt in the forest- can you find these items in nature? Keep track!, How many?
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
so lucky to visit the lake on your community walks! Enjoy!
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@trista_dutt
Ss love doing outdoor scavenger hunts! Very engaging
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: we just completed our French bring back the bees media campaign and planted our wild flowers
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https://t.co/cmYY3PsFo0
CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@KCBOMBARD
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Sounds interesting!
nlmcgee
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Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@KCBOMBARD
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I haven't but
@InspireOutside
certainly has a couple of times for
@YRnature
Tanya, are you out there?
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Wonderwalk sticks from FDK. Everyone needs a stick. Used for daily exploration.
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https://t.co/VK9lawEF9G
TaylorMadeKG
Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
@KCBOMBARD
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1. Don't run with sticks 2. Stay with the boundary 3. Get a T if you find sth dangerous 4. Have fun!
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
wow! Très Bien!
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Q4: How can we engage our colleagues in outdoor learning and dispell the myth that it’s too hard to take young learners outside?
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@TaylorMadeKG
@forget_nicole
@KCBOMBARD
great rules to follow outdoors! Thx for sharing with us
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TaylorMadeKG
Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3
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Also did Not a Stick. Used book Sorting Through Spring. Ss brought items back to outdoor circle for sorting and patterning
S_Weyrich
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Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@monicawand
my grade partner uses these - each time they go outside they find something new to attach to their nature sticks
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: using artifacts in nature as a canvas for painting
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https://t.co/Ctwc8Sa7D8
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@cathybuc70
@KCBOMBARD
yes, interactive books would be great!
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nlmcgee
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Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@S_Weyrich
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I know that Ephemeral Art works well. Visual art, poetry, performance! Use pedagog. doc. to capture language
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: sharing Ss work has been creating a buzz and other Ss see us outside
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@trista_dutt
beautiful idea! Thx for sharing Trista!
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Forest tea party. Easy FDK sensory activity.
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https://t.co/v3kqxcMIyu
KCBOMBARD
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Jun 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: I think it is important to also encourage colleagues in junior and intermediate grades as well.
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
It is so challenging to find French books to support OE inquiry and scaffold the language
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: By modelling & inviting classes outside with you! Show and share the amazing learning that is happening outside the class
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@monicawand
love this! Beautiful shot too :)
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@KCBOMBARD
partner up as "nature buddies" with jr./int. classes
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CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4 perhaps spending part of PA day experiencing activities ourselves in outdoor environment.
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
I translated Not a Stick to scaffold simple French language get the job done!
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
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@KCBOMBARD
Agreed! OE isn't just for early years --- a school culture of taking students outside is the best
TaylorMadeKG
Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4
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Learn by doing. Set up "nature buddies" with another class; share your outdoor experiences; work w/in their comfort level
KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
perhaps some wordless picture books or those with limited English language to focus on the images?
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forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Good idea! I will invite another class to learn with us
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https://t.co/iO7VKoQQGr
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: By modelling & inviting classes outside with you! Show and share the amazing learning that is happening outside the class
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@S_Weyrich
Great idea...
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4 Celebrate outdoor learning with entire community - don't be shy. Invite families & colleagues for an afterschool in the wild!
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4: grade four teacher shared it connects to Modern Learning- find connection in curriculum docs to support learning outdoors
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@CPenningon
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Love the idea of PA days.
@YRDSBGetOut
has been incredibly supportive of OE PD
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@CPenningon
a great experience for staff! Our last PA Day we all went outside to create nature art
@KimClark23
@FredVarley
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: Please share any helpful outdoor learning resources
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: sharing pedagogical documentation at staff meeting, outside classrooms
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
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A4 - as much as I want everyone outside all of the time, consider asking colleagues again in another season. We don't care when!
CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 By being aware and noting the social skill development occurring at recess during unstructured play
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S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5:
@BacktoNatureNet
has an amazing resource guide for teachers
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
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https://t.co/BopuZvnZ0j
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Q5: Natural Curiosity in FRENCH! It's available on line and helped me wrap my head around OE learning
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monicawand
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Jun 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Here's another easy idea to invite other Ts to join in on. Build capacity slowly but intentionally.
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https://t.co/72ANHmc9Cb
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
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A5 Here are some plugs for websites that offer PD opportunities: yrnature.ca, monarchteacher.ca ... I may have mentioned already
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@trista_dutt
thx for sharing an example of what this could look like!
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
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@YRnature
https://t.co/BmAVAPxwgz
trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: bringing curriculum out through art. Where's the math? Literacy?
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https://t.co/xpanoFKl42
CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
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Super idea using the outdoors to engage students in French -outdoor yoga a big hit as well for all grades.
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
many amazing great and practical ideas in there!
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nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5 Sharing a favourite YouTube clip about kids and nature Bring Back Wildhood
https://t.co/SLajuExl3p
via
@YouTube
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monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Wild Network
@wearewildthing
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https://t.co/TLRjx3NmTH
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Wow, our time sure flew by tonight! Thanks to all for an inspiring
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!
TaylorMadeKG
Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5
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The Outdoor Classroom in Practice Ages 3-7, Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@monicawand
&
@nlmcgee
- thanks very much for your time & expertise tonight! What a fantastic way to wrap up
#yrdsbtalk
for the year!
KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
We hope you feel inspired and have new ideas/resources to try with your students
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trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: spark outdoor learning opportunities with a read-aloud
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https://t.co/9SNNF5ISGr
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
https://t.co/sY0PLxqBUI
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https://t.co/LyGaSRwDxO
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
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A5 Childrensoutdoorcharter.ca
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
We watched the clouds yesterday and so many kids had never done that! They laughed giggled and saw lots of cool things in clouds
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KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Tonight concludes our
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for the school year! We will be back again in the fall when the new 2016-2017 school year begins.
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
9 kids in my class had never touched a caterpillar until today!
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CPenningon
Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Clearly a benefit to strong mental health as well-get to see kids diving problems in whole different light
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monicawand
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Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Ultimately, everything we do in OE is driven by this quote. With this front-of-mind, we can't go wrong.
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https://t.co/4anWfSMzzL
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
We would love to hear from you! Feedback, suggestions for future topics & guests would be greatly appreciated! Please share
#yrdsbtalk
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Many thanks
#yrdsbtalk
participants! That was awesome and inspiring!
@YRDSBEarlyYears
@YRDSBGetOut
@monicawand
@YRnature
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Thank you all for your continued sharing and for the great learning tonight & every Tuesday night! Have a great rest of the week
#yrdsbtalk
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
#yrdsbtalk
Don't forget
@YRDSBGetOut
PD this summer
@SwanLakeOE
- bring on the Monarchs
@MTNofC
KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Thank you all again for another amazing school year of
#yrdsbtalk
- we are so grateful for the learning and networking!
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
New Summer Teaching & Learning with Monarch Butterflies OE workshop will be posted soon. First workshop full. Check C2L soon!
#yrdsbtalk
KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
We hope you have a great rest of the school year and fantastic summer!
#yrdsbtalk
forget_nicole
Jun 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Merci
@KCBOMBARD
@S_Weyrich
for facilitating our learning this year Very appreciated!
#yrdsbtalk
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Summer Voices from the Land will be offered in July. Check C2L soon!
@MTNofC
#yrdsbtalk
KCBOMBARD
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
An archive of tonight’s
#yrdsbtalk
chat as well as the resources mentioned will be available soon on our wiki:
https://t.co/TkvYQwTA2V
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Thank you
@KCBOMBARD
&
@S_Weyrich
for allowing us to share our passion!
@nlmcgee
& I had a great time!
#yrdsbtalk
S_Weyrich
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@forget_nicole
@KCBOMBARD
so great learning alongside you Nicole! Thx for your continued participation & sharing! See you at GB?
#yrdsbtalk
nlmcgee
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
#yrdsbtalk
thanks
@KCBOMBARD
and
@S_Weyrich
- awesome moderators!
trista_dutt
Jun 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Thanks
@S_Weyrich
@KCBOMBARD
@nlmcgee
@monicawand
for an inspiring chat
#yrdsbtalk
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#yrdsbtalk
Thanks to everyone for sharing! We need to bring back the wild for our youngest learners and Ts in our
@YRDSB
are trailblazers!
monicawand
- Moderator
Jun 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#yrdsbtalk
https://t.co/812XtKEC6K
