Nature in Schools: Bite-sized Nature Connection = Big Impact Click here to watch the full interview Thanks to everyone for attending our first LinkedIn Live about the importance of nature connectivity in schools. I really enjoyed chatting with the wonderful Becca Katz all the way from Nairobi, Kenya! Check out Becca’s
We adopted 11 endangered animals, and each table group will care for one endangered animal each! The children have been busy learning about the origins of their adopted animals and have transformed the boxes they arrived in into wonderful habitats. They raised the funds by selling crafts they created during
👉Last week in preperation for our writing lesson, my studnets brought our class book Arthur and the Golden Rope to life! Together, we explored Arthur’s incredible journey across the ocean to the Land of the Gods, mapping journey and the challenges he faced using chalk on the playground (including his
👉This year, we are bringing STEM to life at our International School through the power of storytelling and nature connection! This Monday, I delivered “Top Secret” letters from some very special local wildlife characters, each facing a unique STEM engineering dilemma. Our junior scientists will be tasked with solving problems
I recently started my class rainforest topic and used a fantastic video with the wonderful Sir David Attenborourgh (How To Save Our Forests and Rewild Our Planet). It’s brilliant because it tackles real environmental issues while offering a hopeful message and solutions! Please watch Video link Incorporating conservation, sustainability, and
As a teacher, I often reflect on my time as a student, trying to remember what it was like for me at the age I now teach. Recently, when presenting a session on outdoor learning for the Institute for Outdoor Learning Global Conference. I decided to start with a story.
On Friday, shortly after dismissing my class, I grabbed a couple of coffees, threw on a fresh hoodie, fixed the hair and went straight into presenting my seminar on developing and facilitating an outdoor learning programme for my primary school organisation. My aim was to speak from the heart, sharing
A lovely colleague recently said to me: “You are authentic.” I initially didn’t think much of it, but then I realised what a genuine compliment it was. It made me wonder: Has this always been the case? Finding My Strengths When I first started teaching, I often followed every new
It’s been three years since I was diagnosed with ADHD, and it has been a game changer. My greater understanding of ADHD allowed me to identify my biggest challenges in teaching and seek help (ongoing process). What I have been working on 🌱I’ve been working on building my organisational skills
Six and a half years ago, I took a leap of faith and moved to the Netherlands by myself. Why? Before this, I had lost my direction after moving back to Scotland from Malaysia. After living abroad with my partner at the time, I just couldn’t quite fit back into
I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be a speaker at the Institute for Outdoor Learning global conference on November 21st! I’ve been a huge fan of their work for a long time, and it’s an honour to be part of such a great event. I’ll be talking about #outdoorlearning
For the past two years, I’ve been sharing my experiences teaching children outdoors. I now feel confident in sharing this because of my 11 years of teaching experience, my MSc Outdoor Education that I completed alongside my practical experience. Even with this background, I still try to avoid using prescriptive