"Thanks Bethe! This is great! I'm doing a lot of work with public schools here in Houston...I wish I could send this to every one of our HISD administrators!! If time outside is so effective in increasing a capacity for learning, why are there…"
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Learning Readiness & Time Outdoors
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Hi all: NWF just released it's report, TIME OUT: Using the Outdoors to Enhance Classroom Performance. This is a great resource for educators, parents, and administrators. Cheers- Bethe
Tags: parent, kids, performance, student, education
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth Renton Oct 2, 2009.
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Bethe Almeras posted a blog postAre You a Road Block to Play?
Today, there are so many great people lending their voices to the play movement. Educators, pediatricians, the Department of Health and Human Services, and great organizations like the Alliance for Childhood, the International Play Association, and others.I encourage you to watch the video above and think about the play opportunities in the lives of the…See More
Diane Genco replied to Bethe Almeras's discussion Learning Readiness & Time Outdoors"Beth ,
This is great I will share this on my blog Afterschool FLASH for afterschool providers in NJ. Thanks so much!
DG"
Bethe Almeras replied to Bethe Almeras's discussion Learning Readiness & Time Outdoors"Yes -- we just have to keep reminding people to unplug & go play outdoors! ;-) Bethe"
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children's built environments
Accessing 'nearby nature' often means improving the environments that children spend a majority of their time in....daycares, schools, neighborhood parks etc. Please help us share ideas, stories, and images of inspiring children's facilities.See More
Bethe Almeras posted a blog postMy Wishes for Today's Kids...
Today I wrote a blog post that I would love to share. While it's about children and nature, it's also about a whole lot more.“Childhood is the fiery furnace in which we are melted down to essentials and that essential shaped for good.” ~ Katherine Anne PorterAs a writer, and I hope, a thought-leader on childhood issues, I spend a lot of time speaking to parents, educators, and other grown-ups. Today, I want to speak to the kids. Hopefully, some of their grown-ups listen in.…See More
John Thielbahr left a comment for Bethe Almeras"Hi Friend Bethe,
Just thought I would mention that you might want to contact your former colleagues at NWF about a typo in the "Time Out" piece you just sent me. It occurs on the top of page 6 and leaves out an important word. Here is the…"
John Thielbahr replied to Bethe Almeras's discussion Learning Readiness & Time Outdoors"Bethe,
This is a terrific piece to add to our took kit for educators. Great seeing you at the Gathering in Keystone. This old dog just joined C&NN Connect. Social networking, here I come. jt"
Bethe Almeras commented on Ellen Haas's blog post Children Should Run and Fall Down"Lovely piece, Ellen. I will share it. :-) Bethe"
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This is your group for learning more about how to use Nature Rocks for your work and sharing your successes!Nature Rocks is a national marketing campaign to bring families to you plus resources to help your outreach. Get your resources now!See More
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- At 8:37am on September 16, 2009, John Thielbahr said…
- Hi Friend Bethe,
Just thought I would mention that you might want to contact your former colleagues at NWF about a typo in the "Time Out" piece you just sent me. It occurs on the top of page 6 and leaves out an important word. Here is the section that leaves a word out between "significantly students":
Outdoor Education Improves Classroom and Behavioral Outcomes
Since the late 1990s, significant academic evidence demonstrates that nature study and outdoor education programs significantly students’ overall school performance — a term that includes not just test scores but attitude and behavior as well.
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Are You a Road Block to Play?
Today, there are so many great people lending their voices to the play movement. Educators, pediatricians, the Department of Health and Human Services, and great organizations like the Alliance for Childhood, the International Play Association, and others.
I encourage you to watch the video above and think about the… Continue
Posted on September 21, 2009 at 6:30am
My Wishes for Today's Kids...
Today I wrote a blog post that I would love to share. While it's about children and nature, it's also about a whole lot more.
“Childhood is the fiery furnace in which we are melted down to essentials and that essential shaped for good.” ~ Katherine Anne Porter
As a writer, and I hope, a thought-leader on childhood issues, I spend a lot of time speaking to parents, educators, and other grown-ups. Today, I want to speak to the kids. Hopefully, some of their grown-ups… Continue
“Childhood is the fiery furnace in which we are melted down to essentials and that essential shaped for good.” ~ Katherine Anne Porter
As a writer, and I hope, a thought-leader on childhood issues, I spend a lot of time speaking to parents, educators, and other grown-ups. Today, I want to speak to the kids. Hopefully, some of their grown-ups… Continue
Posted on September 16, 2009 at 1:02pm
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