Peace. Love. Yoga. by Leelou Poppins
#EcoKids
"Lessons learnt outdoors, whether maths, science or language, often stay with us for life. Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun."
"Children and Grownups both need nature - here's the science about WHY! This is a clip from the great Project Wild Thing movie. If you'd like to see more do check out Project Wild Thing (YouTube) or visit The Wild Network."
"Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better."
- Einstein
Resources for Eco-Learning and Eco-Activism
#GlobalCitizen
"Vision
A world in which all children play, learn and grow with nature in their everyday lives.
Mission
The Children & Nature Network is leading the movement to connect all children, their families and communities to nature through innovative ideas, evidence-based resources and tools, broad-based collaboration and support of grassroots leadership."
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Research Library
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Tools & Resources
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Training Center
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Conference
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Movement Directory
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Community Networks
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Personal Action
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Community Action
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Institutional Change
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Policy & Education
Mission
"Our vision is to help create a healthier generation through experiences that connect us to the land and provide opportunities to improve our communities."
Causes
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Plant a Seed - Reading: FREE Literacy programs for Libraries and Natural Health Industry
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Outdoor Learning Experience Programs for youth in Canada: Farm visits for Families in BC
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School Gardening & Community Garden: Youth Programs in Canada
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UBC – University of British Columbia: Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation Bursary supporting a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Land & Food Systems’ Food and the Environment program ($1,000)
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Get Involved
* * * Michael & Megan's Kid's Corner * * *
"Hi Parents & Kids, The Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation Kids Corner is a place where we have engaging children’s activities and games all rooted in the love of growing our own food and taking care of our Mother Earth."
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Free Coloring Book (PDF)
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Educational Workbooks
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Online Games
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Family Activities Ideas
* * * Awesome Free Kid's Books (PDF) * * *
"Eat the future you want!
The Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) is an international network of young people who bring about changes in the field of food production and consumption. It was founded by a number of enthusiastic and motivated young people with a passion for good, clean and fair food, and with an interest in sustainability issues."
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News: World Disco Soup Day, April 29th, 2017
"Disco Soup started 5 years ago as Schnippeldisko in Berlin, Germany, a “protest soup” against food waste that fed 8000 people. Throughout the food system there’s an enormous amount of perfectly good food being wasted; whether it’s vegetables left to rot in the fields, food discarded by supermarkets or consumers not using what they buy. Disco Soup aims to raise awareness of this global problem by showing that all this “waste” is actually perfectly edible, even it requires a little effort.
All you need to do is get in touch with farmers, wholesalers, markets, shops and supermarkets to see if they can donate some food instead of throwing it away. Then, with some tables, tools and at least one big pan you’ve got a Disco Soup going!"
"Our Mission: We create peace through youth leadership, community service, global friendships, and thoughtful acts of kindness.
Our Vision: Our vision is a safe and peaceful world where all people respect and care for each other and our planet. Kids for Peace serves as a model and inspiration for creating this reality with children leading the way, not only for today, but for generations to come. Our Motto: Kindness Matters."
"Children take a dynamic role in preserving and protecting our earth. We participate in conservation, stewardship, recycling and clean-ups. "
* If you are from Naramata or surroundings,
please have a look at my blog post Kids for Peace: Naramata Chapter. *
"Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute’s (JGI) global youth-led community action program, comprised of thousands of young people inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall to make the world a better place.
The program builds on the legacy and vision of Dr. Jane Goodall to place the power and resources for creating practical solutions to big challenges in the hands of the young people."
"Our vision: A world where all young people have the opportunity to make a positive mark on the world.
Our mission: To provide programs and resources that support the development of caring, compassionate and capable kids and teens through service, empowering them to become changemakers in their communities and the world. "
"Grounded in academics and linked to real life, Learning to Give lessons and resources apply from kindergarten up through high school honors classes. Our mission is to provide quality, inspirational, and field tested tools to help K-12 teachers educate, equip, and empower their students to be giving and caring citizens.
Imagine a world where all youth are knowledgeable and equipped for lifelong engagement in philanthropy as givers of time, talent, and treasure for the common good."
"We provide free, high-quality educational content and materials that encourage exploration, discovery and awe. Join us for extreme learning!"
#TeachNatGeo
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Teaching Resources
"Our classroom materials are designed in a modular system, with activities as the base unit. An activity will fill one class period, while a lesson (a collection of activities) can fill up to a week of class time. Units (collections of lessons) are designed for longer periods of time."
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Reference & News
Encyclopaedia, Media, Artciles, Map Library, etc.
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Mapping
"Real-World Geography: Geographers and Cartographers.
See what it takes to put yourself (and everything else) on the map."
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Programs
"Get involved with our flagship programs for teachers and students."
"We teach kids about the world and how it works, empowering them to succeed and to make it a better place. Nat Geo Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. National Geographic Kids magazine (10 issues per year) and Little Kids magazine (six issues per year) are photo-driven publications and are available on newsstands or by subscription in print and on tablets."
"Canadian Geographic Education is a joint initiative of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the National Geographic Society of Washington, D.C. established in 1993.
The programs of Canadian Geographic Education aim to strengthen geographic education in the classroom. In addition to increasing the emphasis on geography within the school system, Canadian Geographic Education endeavours to increase the public awareness of the importance of geographical literacy."
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Canadian Geographic Challenge (Grades 4 to 10)
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The Classroom Energy Diet Challenge
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Canada's Coolest School Trip
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Giant Floor Maps
"Can Geo Education is proud to be the only Canadian producer of Giant Floor Maps – 8m x 11m maps that allow students to experience geography like never before. Free of charge, these maps and their corresponding trunk of curriculum-linked activities arrive at school and are picked up three weeks later. For more information visit education.canadiangeographic.ca."
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Giant Floor Maps with toolkit (Free 3 weeks Loan)
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Tiled Maps with activities (Free PDF)
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Lesson Plans
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Classroom Activities
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Critical Thinking
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CGE in the Classroom
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Why Study Geography
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Faces of Geography
April 22 - #EarthDay
"Every April 22, people celebrate Earth Day to show how much they care about the planet. Many people use the day to do projects that will help the Earth. Some meet to discuss how to limit pollution and how to save endangered animals and plants. Others plant trees, clean up parks and beaches, or set up recycling stations. In some places concerts and organized walks raise money for environmental groups."
- Encyclopaedia Britannica Kids
