There is something about humans which makes us not only want to adapt and change our own habitats and homes, but that of other creatures. Generally, the more natural an environment the better it is for wildlife to flourish. Given that most school grounds are...
How do we phase out the use of plastic tarps. Should we? What about repurposing possibilities?How do we phase out the use of plastic tarps. Should we? What about repurposing possibilities?Early Years Outdoors, Play Resources, canvas tarps schools, Forest School tarps, outdoor play tarps, play...
I’ll never forget the moment I learned that my calling in life and my purpose in life are two very different things. I’ve always used these terms interchangeably, but my knowledge and usage of those words shifted in late 2020. The world was still in the thick...
As I write this it's a cloudy and relatively cold June day here in Maine. The sunshine will return and with it there will be some opportunities for fun outdoor learning activities. One such activity is building a solar oven and trying to cook something...
Are you a tech coach, tech integrator, or media specialist who has been asked to run a summer workshop for your staff? If so, I have a resource for you! I created 50 Tech Tuesday Tips with you in mind. 50 Tech Tuesday Tips was curated from...
While watching the NBA Finals a couple of nights ago I saw a commercial for Adobe Creative Cloud Express. In that commercial they said something to the effect of "even Kindergarteners can use it." That inspired me to create this list of ten ways that...
After seeing my browser in one of my tutorial videos or one of my presentations, people often ask me about the extensions that I have installed. Here are five Chrome extensions that teachers should try.1. Nimbus screenshot - I use this to create annotated screenshots....
At this time of year I field a lot of questions about sharing photographs from school events like field trips, graduations, and concerts. Late last week one person who emailed me with that kind of question wanted to know what I thought about just creating...
The Library of Congress is a great place to find historical pictures, drawings, and maps to use in lesson plans and classroom projects. Finding things on the Library of Congress' website isn't always easy if you only use the search function. But the LOC's Free to...
