Great video to show interconnectedness of trees, soil, and ecology.
The Potential of Garden Classrooms to Help Schools Reopen Safely
The resources below outline the potential for outdoor classrooms to provide much-needed, extra “classroom” space; allow for social distancing between students; and provide strategic and cost-effective tools for improving academic, mental and physical wellbeing as schools reopen.
- Outdoor Spaces Are Essential Assets for School Districts’ COVID-19 Response Across the USA
- NAAEE’s Guidance for School Reopening: How Environmental Educators and Learning Outdoors Can Help!
- Outdoor Classrooms in the Age of COVID-19: Pros and Cons
- Scotland Eyes Outdoor Learning as Model for Reopening Schools
- Greenschoolyards.org/covid-learn-outside includes a well informed webinar and additional resources related to Outdoor Spaces as Essential Assets for School Districts’ COVID-19 Response
Outdoor Classroom Infrastructure
Garden Classroom Resources
- Starting a School Garden
- Outdoor, Garden Lessons Cross-Mapped to Common Core Math, English Language Arts, and Next Generation Science Content Standards
- Free Webinars on Garden-Based Learning
- More Resources on Garden-Based Learning
Ideas & Resources to Support School Gardens During School Closures
- View the School Garden Support Organization Network COVID Page – www.sgsonetwork.org/covid
Easy Garden and Cooking Activities To Do At Home
- View www.backpocketlearning.org – a curated list of activities from Life Lab and partners #backpocketlearning
Life Lab Program Changes in Response to COVID-19:
- 2020 Life Lab Camps Have Been Canceled – View Our Announcement
- 2020 Life Lab In-Person Workshops Have Been Canceled – Join our mailing list to learn about new, virtual training opportunities coming soon!
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