With students and family members finding themselves learning and working from home, we have gathered resources that give some fun, creative ways to build a sense of place and get outside more. See below for an on-going list. Additionally, our other tab "resources for educators" may also be of help to you.
The Harris Center is a great local resource for family members AND educators. They are sharing many helpful resources on how to get kids outdoors and ways to find comfort in nature.
Antioch University New England's Bird Club will be hosting another socially distant bioblitz on May 3rd. Sign up for free here.
We are Teachers has a great list of low-tech activities for your family members to try out. Highlights include mapping the house/neighborhood and graphing the birds that visit your backyard.
iNaturalist is a great tool to use for getting outside and learning about the organisms in your backyard or neighborhood.
Below is an example of a social distancing neighborhood scavenger hunt.
Another list of activities for taking learning outside. Highlights include a bird watching challenge, creating a musical sound station or build a bee hotel!
Check out this great article from the Keene Sentinel on places to get outdoors in Keene, including Otter Brook Reservoir, Goose Pond, rail trails, Harris Center and Monadnock Conservancy.
New Hampshire Audubon has created seek and find challenges. Simply read the challenges listed and get outdoors to complete the challenge!
Check out Project Learning Tree's website for great ideas on getting your family outside and connecting with nature!
Learning through Landscape has a helpful Facebook group for families that share helpful tips and ticks for learning from home.