{"product_id":"wild-learning-isbn-9781119931348","title":"Wild Learning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWild Learning \u003c\/i\u003eanswers a call in the educational community for practical, easy-to-implement activities that bring core curriculum out of the classroom and into the outdoors. Outdoor learning has risen in popularity in recent years, and it has tremendous benefits. Being outside is healthier, helps children form a strong connection to the natural world, supports a variety of learning styles, increases engagement and motivation, and improves mental health. This book gives teachers practical activities that they can immediately implement, and helps educators overcome common barriers to outdoor instruction. These activities can be done in common outdoor spaces that are accessible to teachers in all school settings, and they are adaptable to their current curriculum—not an extra thing to try to fit into their day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet ideas for fun outdoor activities that cover core subject matter already being taught\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake learning outside, taking advantage of commonly accessible areas, no matter the educational setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp students develop a healthy appreciation of the outdoors and support hands-on learning styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport students' physical and mental health without sacrificing learning time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is a much-needed resource for elementary and special education teachers, as well as those in alternative schools, forest schools, and homeschooling parents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits of teaching outdoors 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZones of accessibility 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e01 Planning and preparation 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA place to gather 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety considerations 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting parents on board with outdoor learning 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning classroom outdoor time and classroom management 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing for the weather: Gear for kids and adults 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a positive outdoor experience for students and teachers 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials for outdoor learning 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal thoughts 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e02 Lessons in the schoolyard 34\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wonders of chalk 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning games for the schoolyard 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing natural materials 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing the schoolyard 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal thoughts 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e03 Visiting the neighborhood 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking adventures 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal thoughts 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e04 Exploring farther afield 150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plants and animals around us 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a sit spot practice 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal thoughts 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e05 Inviting nature indoors 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA nature- inspired class meeting 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating nature appreciation and curiosity throughout the year 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal thoughts 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Website 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRACHEL TIDD \u003c\/b\u003eis the author and creator of the Wild Math\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e and Wild Reading\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e curricula and is a leading advocate for integrating the outdoors into elementary education. She reimagines instruction using nature and the outdoors as a tool for enhancing academic skills. Her techniques are used by teachers and homeschooling parents around the United States and the world.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTEGRATE THE OUTDOORS INTO YOUR EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE STUDENT WELL-BEING AND LEARNING OUTCOMES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWild Learning\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran educator Rachel Tidd delivers a practical and hands-on collection of activities, projects, and routines that help teachers and homeschooling parents teach core math, reading, and writing skills outdoors. Integrating school grounds, neighborhood environments, local parks, and natural settings into her instructional plans, the author shows you how to achieve significant learning benefits for your students in both rural and heavily urban and developed areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll explore day-to-day activities that revolve around nature and the outdoors, like writing stories based on cloud formations, collecting bundles of sticks to learn place value, using chalk to play word games on pavement, and writing poems to welcome the new season. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn illuminating and concrete blueprint for enhancing the learning outcomes of your students, \u003ci\u003eWild Learning\u003c\/i\u003e will help you enhance the attention, motivation, engagement, and connection of your learners. It’s ideal for teachers, school administrators, and parents who homeschool their children, as well as parents who wish to bring nature into the daily life of their child.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “In our work to move more students, classes, and schools outdoors—where we know myriad, invaluable benefits await—Rachel Tidd’s \u003ci\u003eWild Learning\u003c\/i\u003e provides educators with the how-to guide on nature-based learning and outdoor teaching they have been yearning for. Readers will discover the insight, lessons, and concrete examples for the ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘how’, and ‘why’ of teaching with nature in integrated ways!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Liza Lowe,\u003c\/b\u003e Affiliate Faculty, Antioch University New England and Director, Inside-Outside\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990490071269,"sku":"NP9781119931348","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119931348.jpg?v=1761788036","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/wild-learning-isbn-9781119931348","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}