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Do You See What I Hear?
In this Grab and Go lesson, primary learners translate sounds from their outdoor environment into visual art, exploring the elements of art and principles of design. Children engage their senses, interpret auditory experiences creatively, and experiment with shapes, colors, and textures to express what they “heard.”
- Kindergarten
Where Would I Live if I Were a…?
In this Grab and Go lesson, primary learners work in small groups to create habitats as their chosen creatures would, using observation and flexible thinking. Children explore the needs of different animals, design appropriate homes with natural materials, and reflect on their creative problem-solving process.
- Kindergarten
Going on an Explore!
In this Grab and Go lesson, primary learners take on the perspective of different creatures to explore their outdoor environment. Children engage in imaginative movement, observation, and creative representation while noticing details they might otherwise overlook.
- Kindergarten
The Game of Nim
In this Grab and Go lesson, primary learners play the ancient strategy game Nim, exploring patterns and developing logical thinking. Students interact with peers, analyze game outcomes, and experiment with variations to strengthen problem-solving and data-collection skills.
- Grade 2
Let’s Measure
In this Grab and Go lesson, primary learners explore measurement by using both non-standard and standard units to measure objects and distances around their outdoor environment. Students rotate through stations, compare measurement methods, and reflect on accuracy while developing practical math skills.
- Grade 2
Earth Helpers
In this Grab and Go lesson, primary learners become “Earth Helpers,” inventing roles to explore and care for their outdoor environment. They engage in playful, meaningful activities that encourage observation, creativity, and responsible action toward the world around them.
- Grade 1
Leaf Line-Up: Exploring Data with Nature
This Grab and Go activity invites learners in Primary to collect, sort, and compare colourful leaves to explore simple data concepts. Students work together to build bar graphs, analyze which colours appear most often, and record their findings in their journals.
- Grade 2
Creating Nature Patterns: Patterns in the Outdoors
This Grab and Go activity encourages learners in Primary to explore and create repeating patterns using natural materials found outdoors. Students deepen their understanding of pattern structure by building, explaining, and extending patterns with partners.
- Kindergarten
Counting Natural Objects: Place Value in Nature
This Grab and Go activity invites learners in Primary to collect natural objects, estimate quantities, and count them using place value strategies. Students build number sense by grouping items into tens and ones and explaining their totals using clear mathematical language.
- Grade 1
Snow Subtraction Smash: Winter Math in Motion
This Grab and Go activity helps learners in Primary explore subtraction by creating and smashing snowballs to act out math stories. Students build number sense through hands-on movement while recording their thinking in their math journals.
- Grade 1
Bird Songs: Exploring Patterns in Nature
This Grab and Go activity invites Primary learners to listen closely to bird calls and discover the repeating sound patterns found in nature. Through storytelling, outdoor listening, and symbol-making, students build aural literacy and pattern recognition skills while connecting to Wabanaki languages and local wildlife.
- Grade 2
Snow-ga: Winter Movement and Mindfulness
This Grab and Go outdoor activity invites Primary learners to explore balance, stability, and creativity through snow-themed yoga and movement. Students connect with the winter environment as they learn, perform, and create poses inspired by nature.
- Kindergarten