I’ve always been fascinated by the landscape of the Canadian north. The beauty of it’s rugged wilderness, distinct culture and of course, the aurora borealis were all on my bucket list of things to experience. As an educator, what drew me to visiting Yellowknife was the opportunity to dialogue with teachers, principals and students to […]
Rethinking the Traditional Schoolyard – Edible Gardens
Edible gardening promotes both a respect of the natural environment as well as an opportunity for students to take part in growing fresh foods. There are numerous benefits of school gardens and edible landscaping for students such as learning about ecology in a real-world context, learning teamwork skills and eating healthier foods. Gardening benefits the […]
Children’s Art Studio Visit
Art galleries are one of my favourite places to visit whether I am at home or travelling. While visiting a local art gallery I happened to discover a beautiful children’s art studio on the premises. As a kindergarten teacher I am always inspired by new learning environments and interested in the different ways that children […]
