Wild Learning answers 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.
Get ideas for fun outdoor activities that cover core subject matter already being taughtTake learning outside, taking advantage of commonly accessible areas, no matter the educational settingHelp students develop a healthy appreciation of the outdoors and support hands-on learning stylesSupport students’ physical and mental health without sacrificing learning time
This book is a much-needed resource for elementary and special education teachers, as well as those in alternative schools, forest schools, and homeschooling parents.
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Alternative Education
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Publication date : April 18, 2023
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1119931347
ISBN-13 : 978-1119931348
Item Weight : 1.05 pounds
Dimensions : 7.2 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #223,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #139 in Parent Participation in Education (Books) #644 in Homeschooling (Books) #1,670 in Instruction Methods
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Guerra-Diaz –
A must have book for getting kids out of the classroom and into nature
I learned about this book in a teacher professional development day that I did and I ordered it immediately upon returning home. It’s shares lots of great ideas on how to modify tasks that kids have to do into things that will get them out of the classroom and into the school yard while at the same time keeping them on track. I’ve very satisfied with this purchase.
Jenelle Morales –
Super happy!
I bought this book as a part of my sons school curriculum, as I home school! I spent the evening outside after dinner, reading and marking lessons for his next school year!! I’m super excited and couldn’t be more pleased!
Nicole –
Practical Advice for Taking Learning Outside
Numerous studies have shown that children benefit from spending time outdoors. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to find time to get students outside given the numerous other constraints that many public school teachers face. I love this book for its practical solutions to this problem. It’s often easy to take a science lesson outside- it’s harder to find new and innovative ways to incorporate outside learning into the other core subjects. I recommend this book for any educator (public school, private school, homeschool) looking to get their students learning outside on a regular basis.
Amy Walker –
Packed Full of Inspiration and Ideas
Excellent resource for both the public school teacher and homeschooler (I’ve been both). My only complaint is it’s not organized very well, so it’s hard to sort my thoughts on when or how to use these different ideas. But I do love all the inspiring ideas given, and the pictures (while not very professional) are helpful in explaining the activities.
Marc and Jenna –
Love all Wild Learning resources
I got our copy from a local bookstore but I have been using the authors reading and math curriculums for years. My daughter LOVES learning with these hands on nature lessons for math annd reading. This book is a great resource for varied grade levels.
William Rucker –
Not the right book for rural kids
I am not knocking this book as I see the importance in the content. This was just not the correct book for my child. Everything in it is geared towards inter city children and the content is not very useful for my situation.
hannah –
Homeschooling mama here and I have been using Wild Learning at home for a few years now and was super excited to pre order the Wild Learning book! I have recommended this book to many friends and it is a forever resource for homeschooling parents and teachers alike! Let’s get these kids outdoors! 🙂