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  • Thursday
    28
    March

    Webinar: Responsive Outdoor Classroom Management

    Mar 28, 04:00:00 PM - 05:00:00 PM (PT)
    This webinar series is presented by Life Lab in partnership with KidsGardening. Join us for a webinar full of insights into managing and responding to behaviors in outdoor classrooms. This session will explore the art of ensuring a positive and structured learning environment by equipping educators, parents, and nature enthusiasts with valuable tools and strategies for addressing various behaviors in outdoor settings. Focus areas will include: Understanding Behaviors: Gain insights into the various behaviors that may arise in outdoor classrooms and the underlying factors influencing student conduct. Learning Proactive Strategies: Learn practical and research-based techniques for proactively managing and responding to behaviors and maintaining a safe, structured, and inspiring outdoor learning space. Practicing Positive Reinforcement: Explore methods of positive reinforcement and communication to encourage desirable behavior and create a conducive learning atmosphere. Engaging with Real-World Scenarios: Hear case studies from experienced educators who have successfully navigated and managed various behaviors in outdoor learning environments. Whether you're an educator seeking effective strategies for responding to behaviors, a parent eager to support positive conduct in outdoor exploration, or a nature enthusiast looking to foster a respectful and nurturing learning space, this webinar will equip you with valuable knowledge and skills. ____________ This webinar is part of a yearlong "In the Growing Classroom" webinar series presented by Life Lab that blends the marvels of nature, the magic of cross-curricular connections, and the joy of culinary exploration! This 6-part series invites you to explore effective outdoor classroom management, integrating Next Generation Science Standards and the C3 Framework for Social Studies into garden education and the culinary arts through traditional and heat-free methods. Learn More and Register for Any Webinar in this Series

  • Friday
    29
    March

    Apply for the June 2024 Edible Schoolyard Summer Training

    Mar 29, 11:55:00 PM - 11:55:00 PM (PT)
    This training is hosted by The Edible Schoolyard Project. The Edible Schoolyard Project invites you to apply for a spot at the 2024 Summer Training! The event takes place on June 20-21 at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley, located at King Middle School in Berkeley, California. The training will feature workshops and networking opportunities designed to support early-stage programs in deepening their knowledge and skills in facilitating meaningful gardening and cooking learning experiences for youth. The application can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/L1tVpnpwdDvUWoCa9 And here is a blog post that provides an overview of the event and application process: https://edibleschoolyard.org/blog/apply-now-2024-edible-schoolyard-summer-training Applications close on March 29 at 11:59 pm PT. Please email us at training@edibleschoolyard.org with any questions.

  • Friday
    19
    April

    In-person: Responsive Classroom Management In the Outdoors

    Apr 19, 09:30:00 AM - 03:30:00 PM (PT)
    This event is hosted by Life Lab in Life Lab's Garden Classroom on the UC Santa Cruz Campus. How can we possibly manage 30 students in an Outdoor Classroom?! Participants in this workshop will explore best practices for establishing and maintaining a positive, engaging culture of learning and fun in a garden setting. Together we will experience and discuss setting the tone for equitable and inclusive instruction; garden class routines; station rotations; and specific techniques to maximize student engagement and participation.

  • Wednesday
    24
    April

    April Middle and High School Meet-up!

    Apr 24, 07:00:00 PM - 08:00:00 PM (ET)
    This event is hosted by Community Connectors in the Kids Garden Community. Topic: Engaging Middle and High School Students in the Garden Join us for a virtual small group discussion on how the garden can be used as a space to teach and engage middle and high school students. Bring your favorite activity idea or resource to share along with questions you would like to ask other garden educators. Open to anyone (teachers, volunteers, caregivers and more) gardening with kids in middle and high school settings. REGISTER

  • Wednesday
    1
    May

    Webinar: School Garden Management in the Summer!

    May 1, 04:00:00 PM - 05:00:00 PM (ET)
    This webinar is hosted by Massachusetts Farm to School. Presenter: Peter Germano, Garden Coordinator, Webster Public Schools You have a school garden and it is overflowing and school is out for the summer… How can you plan for summer care and maintenance? Join us for this workshop to look at ways to engage the school-wide community in summer garden care and explore best practices to ensure that your school garden remains active in the summer months. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__mee9LM2Rhyw-UdVyRQnrA_x_zm_rtaid=mMfDiZ30T4irTon5CfZN_w.1707337387495.30a5792319e4b419ea7265f689fccede&_x_zm_rhtaid=662#/registration

  • Sunday
    5
    May

    In-person: Sowing the Seeds of Wonder: Discovering the Garden in Early Childhood Education (PreK-K)

    May 5, 09:00:00 AM - 09:00:00 PM (PT)
    This event is hosted by Life Lab at Life Lab's Garden Classroom on the UC Santa Cruz Campus. Spend a day looking at the garden through the eyes of a young child. Using Life Lab's Sowing the Seeds of Wonder activity guide for preschool and kindergarten, participants in this workshop sample activities designed to encourage young children to learn about the world using their senses; practice basic gardening skills with a focus on gardening with young children; discuss safe and age-appropriate garden design; and learn garden art projects and songs for preschoolers.

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