1. IslandWood

2. School Overnight Program Primary focus is to provide residential learning experiences for 4 th – 6 th graders Project-based field work Close year-round relationships developed with partner schools

3. Graduate Program Based on the principle that a more sustainable future demands knowledgeable, committed and reflective educators 10 month residency in environment, education and community In partnership with UW College of Education

4. Adult Leadership Programs Leadership retreats Teacher development workshops Hosting the Sustainability Education Summer Institute, July 27 - 29

5. Using the outdoors to nurture early learners

7. Kids are drawn to nature. Skillful teachers can use nature to create powerful learning experiences.

8. Connecting to Place

9. Learning and practicing care

11. The outdoor classroom is: Not recess or outdoor play time Nor is it about environmental advocacy

12. Ecophobia Vast global and environmental issues should not be laid at the feet of early learners No tragedies before 4 th grade

13. The teacher in the outdoor classroom

14. How to be outside with kids Start small Start local Focus on Place

15. Get help and make sure they are prepared

16. Plan ahead have the supplies you need on hand

17. So, what are we going to do outside?

18. The outdoor classroom

20. Build anticipation Use a familiar prop that kids can associate with adventure. Create a bag or box of surprise tools to explore nature

21. Create special places just for kids

22. Create rich sensory experiences Build confidence and a sense of wonder about the world

23. Combine music, movement and creative expression

24. Employ mimicry

25. Dig things up and turn them over get dirty

26. For learning sake, get your kids outside