Outdoor Learning Conference 2026

See the world outside of the school doors in an entirely new way, and see the excited faces of young children light up when they identify a look for item. I see roots!, I see circles on the wheels of cars!, I see lines going this way and lines going that way on the sidewalk!. Get ready to SEE!

1 Take a guided walk with the facilitator, drawing attention to different engagement opportunities that incorporate a multitude of look for items

2 Discuss what was seen on the walk and brainstorm learning possibilities that are student-responsive to the interests of the class.

3 Introduce natural, unspecified materials that can be gathered and brought back to the classroom for further learning or used in situ

Using the guiding aspects of the Walking Curriculum, participants will be able to engage young learners during walks with purpose. Work with the facilitator to be student-responsive, incorporate unspecified materials (especially from nature!), and target learning outcomes.