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A breath of fresh air

A breath of fresh air What is an outdoor activity that you’re planning for your students this spring?

In my humble opinion

We will come together as a whole school to do mental health walks. This is an opportunity to enjoy nature and to socialize.

– Kristy Dunn

 

I’m taking my class of high school EAL learners, who are new to Canada, to Waterton!

– Yvette Lowen

 

Depending on funding, we’re planning to visit Hideaway Adventure Grounds near the Kikino Métis Settlement, a rustic camping venue that immerses students in rich Indigenous culture and traditions.

– Lucie Theroux

 

Quinzhees, snowshoeing, skiing, slo-pitch, mantracker, Gaga ball, walking trails

– Malinka Kerr

 

  • With my Grade 4s:
  • Weekly nature walks to connect kids with nature
  • Unstructured play
  • Sit spots

– Sarah Burge

 

  • 5K nature walk
  • Outdoor scavenger hunt
  • Obstacle course (to prepare students for track and field)
  • Outdoor soccer/basketball

– Bobby Li

 

  • We have been practicing “snow ice cream” recipes!
  • We are partnering with our local butcher shop to teach students how to prepare fish caught from the local trout pond.
  • We are exploring the local Indigenous place names in our area. We will be visiting Sitting Stone Lake, which has Cree history.
  • My social studies students do a community cleanup every April.

– Kyle McIntosh

 

Insect or rock hunt

– Adrienne Biever

 

  • Outdoor waterpark, year‑end fun activity
  • Museum trip with outside activities, celebrating “Our Past” social studies unit (Grade 1)

– Angela Tilley

 

  • Looking for insects in nature
  • Grow/plant flowers

– Amanda Chornopyski

 

  • Overnight canoe trip on a local river
  • Two-day canoe and camping trip at Astotin Lake, in Elk Island National Park
  • Trip to local waste management facility
  • Track and field event

– Matthew Gelderman