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Getting Outside with Tweens and Teens
Manage episode 342649299 series 2084350
Why Get Outside with Tweens and Teens
- Less screen time
- Physically active
- Mental health
- Decreased stress
- Experience awe and wonder
- Healing power of nature
- Skill building
- Career exploration
Challenges and Opportunities
- More reliance on technology
- Seeking more independence
- Often more influenced by peers
- Developing identity
- Expanding independence
Tips for Getting Outside
- Increase adventure
- Bring along friends
- Let them plan
- Involve food!
- Family traditions
- Follow their interests
- Connect with groups
- Include technology
- Find ways to serve!
- Consider safety
Citizen Scientist Projects for Teens
Indiana Children and Nature Network—Tweens and Teens 3 webinars available!
Part 1--The STEM Connection and Indiana Master Naturalists Part 2--Joe Pounds and Authentic Engagement Part 3--Tips and Resources with Dr. Carla Gull from ICAN
Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms
Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/
Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/ Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/ Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/97 episodes
Manage episode 342649299 series 2084350
Why Get Outside with Tweens and Teens
- Less screen time
- Physically active
- Mental health
- Decreased stress
- Experience awe and wonder
- Healing power of nature
- Skill building
- Career exploration
Challenges and Opportunities
- More reliance on technology
- Seeking more independence
- Often more influenced by peers
- Developing identity
- Expanding independence
Tips for Getting Outside
- Increase adventure
- Bring along friends
- Let them plan
- Involve food!
- Family traditions
- Follow their interests
- Connect with groups
- Include technology
- Find ways to serve!
- Consider safety
Citizen Scientist Projects for Teens
Indiana Children and Nature Network—Tweens and Teens 3 webinars available!
Part 1--The STEM Connection and Indiana Master Naturalists Part 2--Joe Pounds and Authentic Engagement Part 3--Tips and Resources with Dr. Carla Gull from ICAN
Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms
Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/
Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/ Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/ Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/97 episodes
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