Feels N Fields at School

Perfect for teachers wanting to incorporate regular outdoor learning experiences for their class.

It starts with an exciting in-person visit from Feels N Fields!

I'll lead a fun outdoor adventure for your class (in your schoolyard or nearby greenspace), while introducing the first Outdoor Challenge in the 5 Days of Nature and Wellness program and modeling effective strategies for engaging students in targeted learning.

Teachers will be provided with the tools and materials to continue the program with their class over the following weeks or months.

5 Days of Nature and Wellness includes:

-5 engaging ready-to-use outdoor learning cards, each with a curriculum connection in math, science and/or literacy

-5 Mindful Minute cards (unique prompts to inspire the practise of tools and strategies for developing skills in attention and focus)

It can seem at times that Mother Nature is running on auto-pilot, and there isn't anything new or exciting to see, do or explore in our outdoor spaces.

BUT, there is actually a TON of amazing things going on out there - you just need to know where and how to find it!

During our Nature Detective session, we’ll be exploring the schoolyard or nearby greenspace, gathering clues while we investigate and discover the hidden secrets of the creatures and plants in the area at this time of year.  We’ll learn tips for getting the most out of any outdoor adventure while learning about Nature and Mental Wellness.

 We'll learn how to find signs of life, interpret the clues left by nature, and use our best detective skills to make predictions about what is going on out there!

Ready to kick-start a fun new way to target literacy development while building tools for student wellness?

During their outdoor adventure, participants learn to use words and pictures to express themselves, creating a record of what they notice in nature combined with their developing ideas about mental wellness.

Using their very own FEEL Journals provided by Feels N Fields, participants are:

• guided with prompting questions to focus attention on various aspects of nature and Social-Emotional Learning
• encouraged to be themselves and confidently share their thoughts

FEEL Journaling sessions take kids on a guided tour of nature.  While exploring the outdoors, we also take time to consider our thoughts and feelings and mindfully use journals as a tool for digging deeper into our emotional wellbeing.

Looking for a unique and exciting way to:

-Introduce or wrap up a unit of study?

-Build equity?

-Incorporate outdoor learning experiences for your students while addressing curriculum goals?

-provide targeted learning about specific aspects of Social Emtional Learning?

Feels N Fields will develop an outdoor program just for your class that focuses on your specific goals.

Students will learn about nature while building mental wellness.

Teachers will learn strategies and tools for increasing engagement in learning and providing regular opportunities for developing skills in self-regulation, management of emotions, and attention/focus.

In partnership with the MONO POLLINATOR GARDEN,

Feels N Fields is offering classes 2 unique opportunities for hands-on learning experiences focused on protecting our Ontario pollinators:

1. In-class workshop (approx 1 hour) providing a surprising and enticing introduction to learning about Ontario pollinators, their importance, and actions that can be taken to help protect them

2. Field trip visit to the MONO POLLINATOR GARDEN (approx. 2 hours), including a tour, experiential learning, and activities for building a sense of stewardship for Ontario pollinators

Book one option or both for the full experience!

Classes and teachers will also have access to information and inspiration for creating their own version of a pollinator garden at home or on school property.

*A portion of your fee is donated to the Mono Pollinator Garden to support the amazing work they do *

Feels N Fields will come to your school to work with individual classes.  We'll spend time outside in the schoolyard or nearby greenspace to learn about local nature while building  mental wellness.

Class FEEL TRIPS are tailored to meet the needs of the students, while providing educators with the tools to continue the learning and conversation beyond the session.

Spice up your next staff meeting with a visit from Feels N Fields.

I will address the specific outdoor learning goals for your school, such as:

Building staff wellness

Introducing regular outdoor learning experiences for students

Overcoming barriers

Identifying next steps

Developing school-wide initiatives

Need some help planning an outdoor learning program for your school?

Feels N Fields can provide suggestions and assistance for:

Developing a school-wide learning project

Creating an outdoor learning space on school property

Building equity through outdoor learning experiences

...and more!