STEM
Cover image for book Place Based Scientific Inquiry, showing three students touching a soil sample
A new open-access book for educators focused on justice-first and place-based scientific inquiry, following best practices from the Next Generation Science Standards. Read more
Wild Math® reimagines K-5 math instruction for the natural outdoor environment. Fractions are modeled using mud pies, place value is introduced with bundles of sticks, multiplication is introduced by examining flower petals, and games replace worksheets. Read more
Full of real-life activities, examples, and educator resources to take the fun of STEM outside, this book will help teachers articulate connections between nature play, outdoor experiences, and STEM learning in young children. Read more
Fiddleheads Forest School
Fiddleheads Forest School follows up with educators to answer questions about STEM teaching in the outdoors. Read more
Research suggests that active exploration wires the brain, and helps kids develop powerful intuitions about concepts central to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Read more
A seasoned STEM educator shares his tips and tricks for exploring energy outdoors with young children. Read more
Tiny Trees
We looked back across the year to see what most engaged our community across some of our digital platforms in 2015. Read more
At Gilbert Elementary, children start in forest kindergarten and continue their learning with connections to nature and the environment through fifth grade. Read more
Photo by Kit Harrington
Fairy villages are well known for inspiring wonder in children, but they're often overlooked as an educational tool. From helping children develop fine motor skills to promoting cooperation, communication, and teamwork, these villages for very small people offer big educational benefits. Read more
Howtosmile.org is an award-winning, free access STEM activity website with nearly 4,000 activities for all ages. Activities can be searched by age, grade, cost, time, outdoor or physical activity, and more. Many activities have environmental themes. Read more
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