THANKS & MERCI for all your hard work over the past year ♥
You've come so far! One more month
of learning and fun 🤸
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." ― WB Yeats
Dear Friend,
This is it! The LAST Learning Challenge newsletter of the 2021/22 school year!
If you haven't had a chance to fill out the year end survey yet, you still have a couple weeks to complete it. But why not do it now? It only takes a few minutes, and you could win one of our amazing prizes! All Challenge participants who fill out the short feedback form can enter, and we really appreciate any thoughts, stories or reflections you'd like to share. We want to hear how your year went after a commitment to head outside each week - even if it didn't always go to plan!
We'll send out one more reminder before the form closes on Sunday June 19th. Winners will be announced the week of June 20th - make sure info@takemeoutside.ca is in your contacts so we don't accidentally end up in your Spam folder trying to reach you!
Once more, a huge heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you for participating throughout the year, during each season and challenge that was thrown your way. Your dedication to outdoor learning makes a real difference and every step you take outside is headed in the right direction. We're lucky to work with such a passionate community. If you'd like to share any photos from the Challenge or chat further about writing a longer story or blog post on a topic you're particularly excited about, please email us - we'd love to feature your voice and community.
To join in next year, start by signing up through our "Save The Date" form and you'll be the first to know when Take Me Outside Day registration launches! It will be another fun-filled and impactful week of activities, speakers, and events.
Stay in touch, and have a great summer filled with outdoor adventures!
- Your Take Me Outside Team
PS. There is still some time to join us in Revelstoke, BC on Saturday June 4th for the Spring Gathering in partnership with CBEEN and The Outdoor Learning Store. It will be a fantastic weekend of pro-d workshops and re-connection. Click here for more information and to register.
Educators like to learn too!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & WEBINARS
TMO virtual events this month:
Final workshops and campfires before the summer!
Indigenous Resources for Educators and Learners
In this workshop, Jenna Jasek, Indigenous Advisor to The Outdoor Learning Store, will share her perspectives on some of her favourite Indigenous learning resources. Jenna is also the District Vice Principal of Indigenous Learning and Equity for Rocky Mountain School District No. 6. As an Indigenous person she is learning about her culture and loves learning about traditional teachings and knowledge of nature. She strives to provide students opportunities to explore, learn and immerse themselves in the outdoors and outdoor education.
Cost: FREE When: Thursday June 9th Time: 7-8 pm ET / 4-5 pm PT
We've had a great time connecting with educators across the country during our monthly virtual campfires. We've got some special plans, guests, and success stories to share and celebrate our last campfire of the year on Thurs June 23rd at 5pm PT/8pm ET.
Join us to learn, share and connect around all things related to outdoor learning! There will be opportunities to hear from educators and chat, discussing key topics on your mind through an open mic format. And of course some great prizes too!
Joignez-vous à la boutique d’apprentissage en plein air et à nos partenaires canadiens d’apprentissage en plein air pour apprendre, partager et vous connecter autour de tout ce qui concerne l’apprentissage en plein air. Nous serions ravis de discuter avec vous de toutes les choses INCROYABLES qui se passent à l’intérieur et/ou à l’extérieur de vos salles de classe. Comme la plupart des discussions autour d’un feu de camp, nous espérons avoir un forum de micro très ouvert autour de sujets et de formats d’éducation en plein air. Nous voulons juste avoir la chance de vous connecter avec d’autres enseignants incroyables au Canada !
Venez au feu de camp et repartez avec des idées plein la tête! C’est gratuit!
Quand : mercredi 22 juin. 18h30 - 19h30 (Heure de l'Est)
This 3-day virtual conference spans North America, with speakers on July 18th and 19th including Karin Kirk and Cat Techtmann. But don't miss the last day, where participants reconvene into regional cohorts to debrief, reflect on learnings, and work collaboratively on unit plans customized to your teaching practice.
Date: July 18 - 20, 2022 Times: 9am - 5pm MT Registration: $250 USD (scholarships available). Deadline for Canada Cohort is June 24.
Subjects: Physical and health education, leadership, community engagement
Use your last month of school to get moving and connect with your community! From June 1st - 30th, track your minutes spent being active for a chance to win the grand prize of $100,000. Download the ParticipACTION app and get started today!
Subjects: Technology, media studies, art, storytelling, physical and health education
Submissions are now open until Sept 16th, 2022 for classes, groups, or individuals to flex their creative muscles and show us why they have one of the best backyards in the world! This is a great year end or summer project to take on with the youth in your life, with the chance to win fantastic prizes from MEC and the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, including a grand prize trip to Banff!
Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are foundational to outdoor learning. The Outdoor Learning Store, as recommended by their Indigenous Partners and Advisors, published a list of 10 excellent Indigenous resources to support teaching and learning as part of National Indigenous History Month. And don't miss the workshop on June 9th with Jenna Jasek.
