"An environment-based education movement- at all levels of education- will help students realize that school isn’t supposed to be a polite form of incarceration, but a portal to a wider world” - Richard Louv
We have found so much inspiration from books and podcasts. Here are some of our favorites.
Articles:
“Fear, ignorance and convenience are the enemies of outdoor recess” Article by Linda McGurk
“Outdoor recess is far too essential to children’s well-being to be restricted to fair weather days.”
“Mixed-Aged Classrooms” Article by Andrew Pudewa
“Consequently they are able to teach and learn from one another in a natural condition, where seniority and rank are clear, responsibilities commensurate with ability, individual interests and talents can be nurtured, and each can learn at an appropriate pace.”