TAKE IT OUTSIDE! 2024
March 16, 2024
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When's the last time you climbed a tree? Stepped in a puddle? Stood in the rain?
The connections between nature and cognitive growth, creativity, emotional balance, and overall wellness have been well documented but, despite this knowledge, school settings and many programs intended for children, adolescents, and young adults are still limited to traditional learning.
The connections between nature and cognitive growth, creativity, emotional balance, and overall wellness have been well documented but, despite this knowledge, school settings and many programs intended for children, adolescents, and young adults are still limited to traditional learning.
“‘You have ignited a new passion in me. Nature-based learning should be accessible to all students.”
Take It Outside! is an interactive, hands-on outdoor event hosted on the 12-acre campus of Pioneer Springs Community School. Learn how to take your lessons and programs outside, how to integrate nature into your experience and why it's imperative for the well-being of children to spend time to learn and connect to the outdoors. Questions? Contact Sandy Dixon for any help you need. We can't wait to meet you!
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Take It Outside!
A sampling of Sessions for the 2024 Take It Outside Conference: CSI- Critter Scene Investigators- Learn how to use nature’s mysteries to engage students, foster cooperation, explore divergent thinking and ensure your students are ready to tackle any challenge. The Power of Sidewalk Chalk- Enhance your lessons outdoors no matter where you are with chalk! Participants will walk through three functional examples and learn how chalk can foster kinesthetic learning across all grade levels. Get a Book & Go Take a Look- Expand literacy out into your schoolyard. Integrate Science, ELA and Art with hands-on activities as we take a short walk-about with some favorite books. Racoons Balancing in a Mystery Maze? Through simple team building initiatives participants will explore hands-on activities that will boost student motivation, inspire collaboration, develop empathy & create a classroom of support. Shapes and Patterns Galore!-Math is a tool to help us describe and analyze the many patterns we see around us. Explore patterns and shapes you find in nature as we explore how to develop a students knowledge of geometry and functions. |
Measurement in mathematics
Bee school with Mr. Chris
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Take it Outside! 2024 at Pioneer Springs is a celebration of nature education and integration in K-12 and other public settings. All sessions are led by educators to promote the integration of nature as part of a whole child approach.
- Who: Teachers, administrators, parents, home school, college students, daycare, park and camp supervisors, programmers, staff, counselors, volunteers and nature enthusiasts
- Where: Pioneer Springs Community School, 9232 Bob Beatty Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
- What: 4 concurrent sessions with an opening jubilee, lunch, and closing bonfire
- How: Register for the event using the button below. The registration fee is $50. You'll receive confirmation of your registration and an agenda of sessions.
- What else: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes for "adventuring". Also, please bring a refillable water bottle and something with which to write.
Agenda
8:15-8:45 Check-in, meet & greet
8:45-9:15 Welcome Jubilee
9:30-10:15 Session 1
10:30-11:15 Session 2
11:30-12:30 Lunch/socialize
12:30-1:15 Session3
1:30-2:15 Session 4
2:30 Closing Celebration/bonfire & s’mores
8:15-8:45 Check-in, meet & greet
8:45-9:15 Welcome Jubilee
9:30-10:15 Session 1
10:30-11:15 Session 2
11:30-12:30 Lunch/socialize
12:30-1:15 Session3
1:30-2:15 Session 4
2:30 Closing Celebration/bonfire & s’mores
