photo by Michelle Frehsee
BEEC’s Resources for Educators
Teaching Outside 101 – Document for teachers to help them as 
they transition to Outdoor Learning. It includes strategies for setting up a physical outdoor teaching space, best practices for teaching outdoors, and resources about teaching outside and environmental education.
Teaching Outside 101 & Beyond – Professional Development Slideshow for Windham Southeast School District teachers on 9/1/20.
Nature Explorers Projects & Expeditions – A menu of activities that focus on the natural history, landscape, and biodiversity of southern Vermont and New Hampshire, for students and families to explore what makes their place on the planet special.
Nature Explorers Videos – During the time of COVID one of the ways we support schools is with virtual programs, and we invite you to join us!
Forest Classroom Learning Standards: Pre-K – Forest classroom learning and teaching activities aligned with Vermont Early Learning Standards, a resource developed by BEEC in collaboration with WSESD Pre-K teachers.
Second Nature column – articles by BEEC naturalists with ideas to connect children with what is happening in nature each month.
Nature Explorers at Home – some favorite activities for children shared online.
Nature from Home – seasonal ideas for backyard nature watching.
Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center supports and endorses the Position Statements of the Inside-Outside Advisory Group regarding the spring Growing Benefits of Outdoor Learning, winter Outdoor Learning in Cold Weather, and the fall Outdoor Learning and School Reopenings.
Local Organizations
Inside Outside Nature-Based Educators Network – many excellent resources for getting starting with outdoor learning during COVID-19, including articles, notes from network meetings, films, webinars, and more.
Vermont Wilderness School – can advise on COVID prevention strategies in outdoor settings, drawing on their experience this summer running ten weeks of day camps for ages 7-12.
Monadnock Place-Based Educators – hub for place-based learning ideas and contacts.