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Welcome! I’m Calum, and this is my blog, Fresh Air Teacher.
I have had the privilege of working as a primary education teacher for a number of years in different countries and contexts. After completing an MSc in Outdoor Education in 2021, I was given the fantastic opportunity to work as an Outdoor Learning Specialist within an urban international school organisation in the Netherlands.
Fresh Air Teacher documents my journey of discovery with outdoor learning in primary education. I want to help primary educators to develop their own outdoor learning practices by sharing my reflections and experiences and offering different tried and tested ideas linked with curriculum, sustainability education, life skills and classroom learning.
I think it’s important to create greater opportunities for primary school children to learn and discover in outdoor environments, be creative, and develop their love for the natural world, and I hope I can help do that here.
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🦖 Dino-mite Gardening Adventure!
Looking for a fun and engaging way to bring nature into your classroom? Why not create miniature dinosaur gardens? 🌿 Using natural materials like moss, rocks, and even glowers, your students can design their own prehistoric habitats. 🌱 Watch their imaginations soar as they plant and grow their very own dino-world! 🌍
Benefits:
👉Hands-on learning: Develops fine motor skills and observation abilities.
👉STEM education: Explore plant life cycles, ecosystems, and geology.
👉Creativity: Encourages imaginative play and problem-solving.
👉Sustainability: Teaches about the importance of caring for the plants.
#Education #PrimaryEducation #SchoolGardening #Dinosaurs #STEM #Nature #GardeningProject #KidsActivities #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PlayBasedLearning #OutdoorLearning #EnvironmentalEducation
🦖 Dino-mite Gardening Adventure!
Looking for a fun and engaging way to bring nature into your classroom? Why not create miniature dinosaur gardens? 🌿 Using natural materials like moss, rocks, and even glowers, your students can design their own prehistoric habitats. 🌱 Watch their imaginations soar as they plant and grow their very own dino-world! 🌍
Benefits:
👉Hands-on learning: Develops fine motor skills and observation abilities.
👉STEM education: Explore plant life cycles, ecosystems, and geology.
👉Creativity: Encourages imaginative play and problem-solving.
👉Sustainability: Teaches about the importance of caring for the plants.
#Education #PrimaryEducation #SchoolGardening #Dinosaurs #STEM #Nature #GardeningProject #KidsActivities #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PlayBasedLearning #OutdoorLearning #EnvironmentalEducation
Ditch the Desks?: Creating flexible learning environments in schools.
💭 Remember the days of fighting over the window seat in primary school?
👉The trusty school desk might work for some, but what about the kinesthetic learners who can`t focus when sitting for long periods of time. Or the creative dreamers who get their best ideas when they can sit and and continplate on a comfy beanbag?
👉️Flexible learning environments can cater to different learning
KS1 learners chose a piece of playground equipment as their desk. They remained well-focused and completed their tasks while getting the benefits of vitamin D 🌞.
Meanwhile, I didn`t have to worry about controlling their volume and thoroughly enjoyed spending my workday in the sun.
#outdoorlearning #education #innovationineducation
#teachertips
Ditch the Desks?: Creating flexible learning environments in schools.
💭 Remember the days of fighting over the window seat in primary school?
👉The trusty school desk might work for some, but what about the kinesthetic learners who can`t focus when sitting for long periods of time. Or the creative dreamers who get their best ideas when they can sit and and continplate on a comfy beanbag?
👉️Flexible learning environments can cater to different learning
KS1 learners chose a piece of playground equipment as their desk. They remained well-focused and completed their tasks while getting the benefits of vitamin D 🌞.
Meanwhile, I didn`t have to worry about controlling their volume and thoroughly enjoyed spending my workday in the sun.
#outdoorlearning #education #innovationineducation
#teachertips
WHY TAKE LEARNING OUTDOORS? The great outdoors isn`t just a playground – it`s vital for our children`s well-being and development. Research shows that today`s kids spend less time connecting with nature, leading to a disconnect known as "nature deficit disorder” which affects mental and physical health.
In today`s fast-paced world, many children lack regular access to nature due to things like busy schedules, urban living, and safety concerns. This underscores the importance of outdoor learning experiences for children who may not have many other opportunities to explore nature.
#NatureEducation #outdoorlearning #environmentaleducation #childhooddevelopment #wellbeing #teachertips
WHY TAKE LEARNING OUTDOORS? The great outdoors isn`t just a playground – it`s vital for our children`s well-being and development. Research shows that today`s kids spend less time connecting with nature, leading to a disconnect known as "nature deficit disorder” which affects mental and physical health.
In today`s fast-paced world, many children lack regular access to nature due to things like busy schedules, urban living, and safety concerns. This underscores the importance of outdoor learning experiences for children who may not have many other opportunities to explore nature.
#NatureEducation #outdoorlearning #environmentaleducation #childhooddevelopment #wellbeing #teachertips
Had great fun making these little hedgehogs today.
Had great fun making these little hedgehogs today.
Let`s get creative with nature! 🐛🏡 Why not let the kids build their own bug hotel with just a few simple resources? No Pinterest perfection required! This fun activity is a great way to connect with nature and encourage creativity. #bughotel #natureactivity #kidsactivity #outdoorfun #creativity #sustainability #ecofriendly #naturelover #familytime #diy!
Let`s get creative with nature! 🐛🏡 Why not let the kids build their own bug hotel with just a few simple resources? No Pinterest perfection required! This fun activity is a great way to connect with nature and encourage creativity. #bughotel #natureactivity #kidsactivity #outdoorfun #creativity #sustainability #ecofriendly #naturelover #familytime #diy!
