Danita Burns 2/4/25 Danita Burns 2/4/25

Learning from the Littles — An Intern’s Perspective

Danita Burns 1/24/25 Danita Burns 1/24/25

Outdoor School and Independence — A Parent’s Perspective

Danita Burns 1/8/25 Danita Burns 1/8/25

The Winter Woods — A Teacher Coach’s Perspective

Danita Burns 8/15/24 Danita Burns 8/15/24

Salamander Migration: Teaching In, About, and With Nature

Danita Burns 6/10/24 Danita Burns 6/10/24

Three Roles BOPN Teachers Play — A Parent’s Perspective

Danita Burns 5/30/24 Danita Burns 5/30/24

Teacher Spotlight — Megan Scully

Danita Burns 5/15/24 Danita Burns 5/15/24

Love, Nature and Friendship: It All Starts with Gratitude

Danita Burns 5/3/24 Danita Burns 5/3/24

Partnerships & Collaborations: Spreading the Gospel of Nature-based Education to Gen Z

Katrina McNaughton 2/2/24 Katrina McNaughton 2/2/24

Forest Days

Katrina McNaughton 1/29/24 Katrina McNaughton 1/29/24

BOPN Internship Insights: Exploring Childhood Development in Nature

Katrina McNaughton 12/18/23 Katrina McNaughton 12/18/23

Dressing Your Child for the Cold

Guest User 7/31/23 Guest User 7/31/23

Why Choose Mixed-Age Programs: Benefits of Learning & Play in an Age Diverse Classroom

I’ve personally witnessed how mixed age classes provide the fodder for a child-lead education, as they set the stage for academic learning as children set up shops, social engagement, as children learn compassion & understanding, and, most importantly, deep, joyful play as children of all ages laugh and giggle together.

Guest User 6/29/23 Guest User 6/29/23

An Outdoor School Year and the Cycle of Life

This year at BOPN, we learned a lot about the life cycle. In fall we explored pumpkins' journeys from seed to fruit to seed again. Pretending to be squirrels, we buried acorns, hoping they might later sprout into oaks. In winter we spotted silent snags and dug into logs that used to be trees. We built dens for our stuffed animals to survive the cold. We read about living and non-living things, and played sorting games to work out what makes something alive.