Guidance & Resources for Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor Spaces as Essential Assets

National School Ground Greening Resources

How to Conduct an Outdoor Space Inventory

Teens to Trails

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Outdoor Classroom Design and More

Green Schoolyards of America

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Outdoor Infrastructure Cost Estimate Tool

Green Schoolyards of America

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Outdoor Classroom Procurement Checklist

Portland Public Schools Outdoor Learning

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Materials Options for Outdoor Classroom Infrastructure

Reid Anderson, Outdoor Consultant

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How to Build an Easel

Portland Public Schools Outdoor Learning

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Guide to Advocating for Outdoor Classrooms in Coronavirus-Era School Reopening

NAAEE

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How to Create an Outdoor Classroom in the Era of COVID-19

Laura Blaisdell, MD/MPH

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What Summer Camps Have to Offer

Summer Camp Resource List

Maine Summer Camps membership

Maine Summer Camps

Models, etc.

Draft Outdoor School Model Schedules

Green Schoolyards of America

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Draft Learn Outside Instructional Model

Green Schoolyards of America

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Example Schedule and Curriculum Ideas

Inside-Outside New England

Additional Resources

National Environmental Education Guidance to Schools

Maine Environmental Education Association

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Draft Maine Back to School Framework

Department of Education

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Diverse Resources for Outdoor Learning

Includes vast array of Articles (why do this), Activities (how do this), Strategies, etc.

Learning for Nature by ME

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From Anecdotes to Evidence: Demonstrating the power of environmental education

eeWorks, North American Association for Environmental Education

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Outdoor Learning: A Solution for Schools During COVID 19

Natural Start Alliance

A recording of a panel of experts (outdoor educator, administrators, and a pediatrician) who share the hows and whys around outdoor learning as a response to reopening in this uncertain time.

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COVID-19 Green Schools Guide

Natural Resources Council of Maine

Winter Resources

Learning in Winter Position Statement
Inside-Outside

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WinterKids Guide to Active Outdoor Learning

WinterKids

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WinterKids Resources for Educators

WinterKids

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WinterKids Winter Games

WinterKids

Registration is now open for Maine teachers and families (hybrid and remote learners) to participate in the fourth annual WinterKids Winter Games, a 4-week series of fun outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges for kids.

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