We might be looking for ways to explain the system of sustainability within our schools. This video can help support the understanding in an approachable way.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Kids in Maine carry around the trash for a week....
This was a great article and would make an excellent learning opportunity for all elementary aged kids with regards to helping to support a school's waste stream management and creating open pathways for talking about trash and lowering our carbon footprint!
http://news.mpbn.net/post/learn-about-waste-maine-schoolkids-lug-around-one-week-s-worth-garbage#stream/0
Last Child in the Woods
After reading Richard Louv's novel, I was compelled more than ever to raise awareness of the importance of allowing children time to enjoy their nature world.
In a modern world where face to face time is sparse and daydreaming is almost non-descript, it is more important than ever to support a child's need for fresh air, energy renewal, and just BEING in the moment.
The degradation of the child's spiritual/natural self is REAL...
As part of the Cubs Community, I get updates on great Early Ed programming and cane across the link below...If you are a parent or teacher, it is worth the read.
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Green Schools Initiative--Four Pillars
I came across this this easy-to-read, accessible Green Schools worksheet that can be shared with faculty.
Do you like your water clean?
If you love your water clean, check out this link to an eye opening talk given by Charlie Moore.Charles Moore is founder of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation.
captains the foundation's research vessel, the Alguita,
documenting the great expanses of plastic waste that now litter our oceans.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Show your children this picture....
What could have been done to prevent this from happening? Something as simple as cutting and recycling these plastics rings could have altered the fate of this poor little guy.
Why are so many of us so utterly careless about our planet and its living creatures? will we ever see the true outcome of our actions?
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