Jacqueline Whelan
Special Places
When taking students outside to explore the school yard, a common challenge is that they associate the space with recess and immediately...
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Jacqueline Whelan
Listening Walk
One of our favourite ways to get students outside and observing the natural world is by taking them on a listening walk. It is a very...
Jacqueline Whelan
Launching an Environmental Inquiry
Sometimes a great read aloud is all you need to launch authentic and engaging environmental inquiry. This article 25 Books That Teach...
Jacqueline Whelan
Everybody Needs a Rock
We love books! And there is nothing as satisfying as finding a great book that engages students and encourages them to explore their...
Jacqueline Whelan
The Magic of Quiet
Being able to observe and engage with nature requires us to slow down, look and listen. This task is not always easy. And for our...
Jacqueline Whelan
Getting Started
One of the simplest ways for educators to begin taking students outside and into nature is to bring story time into the outdoors. Reading...