Mindful Nature Journaling for Adventurers: Learn, Create and Explore!
In this two-part class student's will be inspired to explore and have fun in nature, all while improving their observational skills, critical thinking skills, and written output through building a beautiful nature journal.
Mrs. Janice Schill
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(525)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Student's are required to make at least one journal entry to share the second week with the class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
This two-day Nature Journaling course will develop children’s writing, science, art, critical thinking and research skills. Through copy-work students will prepare ten inspiring and fun journal pages. Student's will learn what makes an interesting Nature Journal, benefits of Nature Journaling, engage in classroom discussions, learn different journaling techniques, and have the opportunity to share their journal entries in the classroom. I will help by scaffolding children's ideas and journal entries, naturally building on your child's curiosity and interest. This class will keep your learner engaged through games, videos, a class slideshow, guided drawing and more! The more time children spend observing the world around them the more they realize the world is all connected. Nature is all around you, no matter where you live. Even in bustling cities, a walk to the park, trails or in a garden bed provides many opportunities for everyone to explore nature more closely.
Learning Goals
Student's will improve their observational skills, critical thinking skills and written output without even knowing they are learning! They will have so much fun exploring and looking for inspiration all around them for entries in their Nature Journal that, with a little of guidance and background knowledge can provide such an organic and rich learning experience.
Other Details
Supply List
Materials required: Journal or 10 sheets of plain paper and a pencil. Optional Materials: magnifying glass, paint, crayons, colored pencils, pastels, chalk, markers, tape or glue.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
525reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Janice, I am a business professional by degree but have a passion for teaching! I have a Bachelors of Administration Degree, majoring in Business Management - graduating cum laude honors. I am currently a stay at home mother and have been homeschooling my three amazing, energetic, intelligent boys ages 9, 7 and 2 for years.
I left my career as a successful Production Planner at North America's largest automotive part supplier to stay at home with my children. As my passion for teaching grew and the needs of my energetic and inquisitive children grew I became a Homeschool Teacher and the learning and opportunities are so rich we all flourished! My Nature Journaling class developed organically with my love and passion for teaching and the outdoors and I am so excited for this Outschool Platform to share it with you! My Lego club classroom is much the same, life with 3 boys - need I say more?! I believe in incorporating visual, auditory, reading/writing and kinesthetic learning opportunities in my teaching units for interesting lessons and material retention. I believe children learn best when they are connected, having fun and engaged. It's an exciting journey and I am so happy to teach your children along side of my own children!
A little more about me: I love helping children learn and discover the world around them. My strengths are exploring and learning through Science, Arts, Reading and Nature. I have extensive experience working with children with special needs and learning challenges which has allowed me to teach content engaging and relevant keeping the interest of all learners! I have years experience working hand in hand as a Behavioural Interventionist for kids with Autism, ADHD, ODD and Anxiety. I have also been a successful owner/operator of a daycare servicing children ages 2-5 years old running preschool and montessori type programs.
As a mother and teacher of three bright and beautiful children, I understand the importance and need for quality education and appreciate that we have platforms in which we can make those important choices. I am honoured you have trusted me with aiding in your child's life long learning journey. I hope my classes help inspire, educate and and ignite passion in your children for years to come.
Please feel free to contact me with any of your questions and concerns and I look forward to seeing your child in my classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$27
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 90 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class
