Inspired by Jennifer Engbrecht ♪ She/her use of snow as a medium to create while listening to music, we have likewise been exploring song using wood chips and rocks! Ss: “C’est un château!” “C’est un nid!” “C’est un forêt!” Thank you for the idea, Mme Jennifer!

Presenting “Miigwech, Merci” by Gr1FI students at @pcps. Previous post shares how we created the song together!

So many thanks to Tanya Murray (she/her) Gina Marucci @e_burgis jilian stambolich Hopi Martin

We’ve been busy in Gr1FI Music @pcps! Here is the story of our fall, video post to follow.

Big thank you Tanya Murray (she/her) Gina Marucci @e_burgis jilian stambolich for encouraging educators this fall to begin with relationships.
G’Chi Miigwech Hopi Martin for sharing your teachings with me!

Starting to bring learners outside for learning. Meet Samuel le serpent (the snake), our friend who will help us gather safely in circle with his 1m marked stripes.

Prince Charles PS Tanya Murray (she/her) Gina Marucci

Thank you trees! La classe verte is a place of wonder! Consistently revisiting our space, Ss observations & questions prompt inquiries that constantly evolve. Today it extended to inviting community & family in to learn about tapping maples!

Natural Curiosity Tanya Murray (she/her)

The work is hard (the rocks), but if we lead with love (the heart) we can move it forward (hope for the future)
Tiiu Strutt YRDSB Quest

Examples of work from our Loose Parts station in the #YRDSBQuest Backyard - conference delegates reflecting on their learning at Quest. Images represent finding a new path, lighting a fire (of learning), coming together and diversity. - with Tiiu Strutt

Anishinaabe-kwewug student work and student voice at the loose parts station in the Backyard at #YRDSBQuest - with Tiiu Strutt and Pamala Agawa

Everyday is #TakeMeOutsideDay @pcps! Engaging with our outdoor learning space daily has allowed students to develop personal relationships with the natural world. It was a student idea to create posters to help protect our beloved birch.

YRDSBGetOut Tanya Murray (she/her)

FDK: we have been working towards establishing routines & exploring loose parts in a variety of ways, supporting connections to all 4 frames. Grateful to ClearWater Farms ON for the donation of felt. It’s an invaluable resource!

Prince Charles PS YRDSBGetOut Tanya Murray (she/her) Take Me Outside

Gr1FI, we have a routine of starting with a “Marche de merveille”- a wonder walk- then gather to say hello to the day- “Bonjour les arbres!” “Bonjour le vent!” We experience & observe our natural world & build vocabulary.

Prince Charles PS YRDSBGetOut Tanya Murray (she/her) Take Me Outside

It’s been a great first week Prince Charles PS! So exciting to meet our new French Immersion and FDK students. They have been meeting Suzanne the Snake/le serpent. Suzanne has been a great new sidekick, helping us circle up to start our outdoor learning time!

YRDSBGetOut Tanya Murray (she/her)

Day39: 50in50! We are highlighting York Region DSB outdoor submissions in all seasons. Shining a spotlight on a worm & living things inquiry w/ Tiiu Strutt at Prince Charles PS— Imagine if we could remain as curious as a child? Continue asking Q’s...? #50forwardYRDSB #questions #natureconnection

Our worm inquiry has expanded into an inquiry into all living things in the courtyard. We look up, down & in the ground, making observations and asking questions. Painting & Sharing Circles are helping us build our knowledge & understanding.

Prince Charles PS Tanya Murray (she/her) YRDSBGetOut

Excellent day of learning! Thank you to everyone who worked towards the magic that unfolded today. Lots to reflect on, looking forward to sharing Prince Charles PS

I love this display and initiative! Check it out YRDSBGetOut Tanya Murray (she/her) Rich MacPherson (he/his)

Grateful to York Region DSB for the efforts being taken to reduce waste during workshops. Prince Charles PS we are doing the 2nd R and reusing! Soup bowls have made for great investigation tools as we continue our inquiry into worms!

York Region DSBGetOut Tanya Murray (she/her)

This makes my heart sing! Thank you Kera Potts! So happy to hear this!!

CPHA has released a position statement on unstructured play. I think all of us who spend time with kids (of all ages) can benefit from reading it. It might be most accessible if you start with the context at page 5 & then backtrack.

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Using loose parts to represent Disrupting Oppression with Tiiu Strutt at Prince Charles PS this morning. How do we break down barriers in our classrooms and interrupt hate and intolerance to create safe & inclusive spaces and caring & compassionate learners?