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Keepin’ it green over the holidays

With school out for the holidays, you might be looking for ways to stay entertained, whether it’s getting creative with handmade gifts, or enjoying the great outdoors with winter activities. Here are a few ideas on how to enjoy a healthy, happy, and green holiday break. Get crafty Time off school is a great opportunity […]

Celebrate the Solstice

Are the early evenings getting you down? Celebrate the Winter Solstice this Tuesday, December 22 – the days are only getting longer from here! Take the time to learn about the day, and even though school is out, teachers and parents can hold a candle-light celebration that pays heed to energy conservation. Learning Ideas  Wondering […]

Guest Post: Climate change in the classroom

Students can feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem and are often confused about what they can do about it. My goal is to have students realize that they can easily take action in their own homes, school and communities once they are empowered with the knowledge they have learned in class.

Celebrate World Soil Day!

It nourishes our plants, stores water, and supports all wildlife…but we don’t often think about it because it’s underneath our feet.