Supporting Outdoor Equity through Schoolyards
A Step-by-Step Guide from Getting Started to Sustaining Outdoor Classrooms
By Teachers: FOR Teachers
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PRIMARY SUPPORTS:
- Safety considerations and best practices
- Classroom management strategies
- Building relationships and leadership skills
- Ensuring inclusivity for all students
- Adapting outdoor spaces for diverse needs
- Connecting outdoor learning with curriculum & standards
- Connecting culture and family to outdoor learning
- Learning using natural resources
SECONDARY SUPPORTS:
- Step-by-step guide to creating functional outdoor learning environments
- Practical examples and case studies
- Supporting educators in advocating for outdoor learning
- Levels of Advocacy and Design Thinking Models
- Additional reading materials and support networks
- Contacts for professional development and funding opportunities
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