The overarching goal of the class is to help learners dig deeper into their curiosity about nature and to get excited about the process of documenting their discoveries in a nature journal.  Nature journaling is wonderful way to grow as scientific thinkers and gives kids meaningful reasons to draw and write.

I have a Master's degree in early childhood and inclusive education and curriculum development with an emphasis on literacy.  I have been an educator for 20 years and am passionate about teaching literacy skills that support a lifelong love of reading and writing.  I see all children as capable individuals who are motivated to learn when their interests are honored and they are encouraged to make their own discoveries.  I love spending time outdoors with my own family, making discoveries and nature journaling.  I have seen that spending time in nature sparks so much curiosity and opportunities for learning which makes it a perfect match for getting children excited about continued research & reading as well as using drawing and writing in meaningful ways.