I am going to get raw and real and talk about my beginning plans for creating my Covid Classroom. Back to school in general is a stressful, exciting, exhausting, and exhilarating time.  But this year it is heavy.  It feels heavy with all the unknowns, new regulations,  and constant changes. I have brainstormed where I am going to start. So here are my three ways I am going to try to limit contact tracing and social distancing.  Don't forget to join our Free Facebook Group for more ideas, pictures, and support as you navigate teaching or parenting outdoors!  https://ww ..read more

The Easiest Outdoor Spring Activity For Kids that will give you endless sparks for learning is the art of turning over rocks and rolling logs! I will give you 5 simple tips for making each outing an adventure and a success.  I take the guesswork out by giving you kid-friendly facts that will give you the confidence to guide your class or kids on your spring nature walk.  If you want your own spring nature walk scavenger hunt to spark learning with your kids or students grab your own copy here. Grab your Free Outdoor Learning Blueprint Series! Similar Resources: Visit My Teachers P ..read more

Spring is here and it is a great time for outdoor learning activities for kids!   In this episode, I will share the 3 things to do on a Spring Nature Walk that are great outdoor learning activities for kids. This can be in the city, suburb, or the country.  You don’t need to be deep in nature to get outdoors to learn and get connected to nature. Grab your Free Outdoor Learning Blueprint Series! Visit My Teachers Pay Teachers Store, Teaching Comes Alive Outside, to check out the Forest Animal Habitat Adventure Pack. I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or Facebook ..read more

I am going to get raw and real and talk about my beginning plans for creating my Covid Classroom. Back to school in general is a stressful, exciting, exhausting, and exhilarating time.  But this year it is heavy.  It feels heavy with all the unknowns, new regulations,  and constant changes. I have brainstormed where I am going to start. So here are my three ways I am going to try to limit contact tracing and social distancing.  Don't forget to join our Free Facebook Group for more ideas, pictures, and support as you navigate teaching or parenting outdoors!  https://ww ..read more

Spring is here and it is a great time for outdoor learning activities for kids!   In this episode, I will share the 3 things to do on a Spring Nature Walk that are great outdoor learning activities for kids. This can be in the city, suburb, or the country.  You don’t need to be deep in nature to get outdoors to learn and get connected to nature. Grab your Free Outdoor Learning Blueprint Series! Visit My Teachers Pay Teachers Store, Teaching Comes Alive Outside, to check out the Forest Animal Habitat Adventure Pack. I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or Facebook ..read more

We are talking about backyard birds, as I call them Bird Feeder Birds, and how to get started birding with kids. Adding a bird feeding station to your outdoor space or outside your window is an instant way to bring nature to you no matter where you live! Birding with kids provides so many lessons and will ignite kids' excitement for learning and birds!  Let's start birding with kids! #1 Let's create a bird feeder station  #2 How to get kids involved? #3 What is a good bird guide? Visit My Teachers Pay Teachers Store to check out the Bird Feeder Adventure Cards and Adventure hunt. I ..read more

Feeling stuck with how to manage learning outdoors during the winter months? I am going to share the 5 learning tools I always have on hand for outdoor learning activities in the winter.  You probably already have some of these items lying around your house or classroom.  So listen up and see which tool is right for you! Visit My Teachers Pay Teachers Store to check out Winter Bundling Resource to help your kids get dressed independently. I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or Facebook ..read more

I am sharing my simple way to make big impact on our children and our future if we can teach them this one thing, gratitude! Grab your free Gratitude Adventure hunt here at www.elizabethrayl.com  Check out my resources at my Teachers  Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Comes-Alive-Outside  ..read more

I am  sharing the S.P.A.R.K  that is the missing piece to the education puzzle.  How can nature and discovery spark our the love for learning and drive our instruction. We are continuing the conversation over at our free Facebook Group.  Head over and check it out!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachingcomesaliveoutsidegroup  Check out Teaching Comes Alive Outside Online Course and other information at  https://www.elizabethrayl.com     ..read more

This is part 3 of How To Bring Literacy To Outdoor Learning. I share my literacy tips and how I help my outdoor learners become better readers, writers, and thinkers. In this episode, I talking about with our early writers, what it looks like to write outside, and simple tips for manage it all. We are continuing the conversation over at our free Facebook Group.  Head over and check it out!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachingcomesaliveoutsidegroup  Check out Teaching Comes Alive Outside Online Course and other information at  https://www.elizabethrayl.com   ..read more