Make it a priority If it’s not a priority, it won’t happen – given the realities of curriculums, testing, etc. Incorporate nature into the classroom on a consistent basis rather than sporadically – it will build your bag of tricks and your confidence. Set a goal that’s doable. Ex: introduce 1 new nature infusion a week vs. re-doing your whole classroom to be nature...
“Nature can be the clump of trees… or the ravine by the house. In terms of biodiversity, those places many not be that important, but to a child they can be a whole universe, where they can discover a sense of wonder. That is essential to our humanity, and we can't deny that to future generations.”
- Richard Louv
- Richard Louv
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