Early Years Literacy and Maths activities outdoors
The Dumfries and Galloway OWL group have recently published two new resources: Taking Literacy Outdoors with Your Child and Taking Maths Outdoors with your Child. In these resources, activities and ideas have been brought together for early years settings, parents and carers of children to inspire and help develop literacy and maths skills [...]
Stories and images from wild Scotland and beyond
Visit the Cura Guardian gateway to discover a range of resources from Scotland and the rest of the natural world. Find specific Cura Guardian Scotland stories here. In the words of the Headteacher of Lochardil Primary School: “Such a fabulous opportunity and online resource full of beautiful stories, photographs and [...]
NBS Education Summit 26 September 2024, 09:00 – 14:00 (Brussels and online)
NBS EduWORLD aims to nurture a Nature Based Solutions (NBS) literate society, supporting a just transition to a sustainable future. Save-the-date for the NBS Education Summit on 26 September 2024, a pivotal conference at the intersection of science, policy, and NBS practice. This hybrid event will present interim insights from the [...]
Libraries and parks: A nature-smart partnership
The Children and Nature Network (August 2024) looks at how moments of community learning and nature connection are being fostered through strong partnerships between public libraries and parks departments, in cities across the U.S. Read how Nature-Smart Libraries are partnering with parks departments to enhance nature access. Also, how Book [...]
Collective nouns for birds, and more…
Bird Spot shares this comprehensive list of collective nouns for birds. This is a great resource for language and literacy work. Of course, there’s always the option to devise your own collective nouns after observing birds outdoors! Find more information on birds in the Learn section on Bird Spot website. [...]
Nature poetry
Discover how ‘Poems can inspire us to appreciate nature and spark positive action’ in this article in The Conversation (6 August 2024). This shares the poetry of UK poet laurate Simon Armitage, with reference to past and contemporary nature poets.
Scottish Wildlife Trust launches Nature Writing Competition
Young nature writers can win prizes including a trailcam starter bundle and a £200 NHBS voucher. One adult (18+ years) and one junior (under 18 years) winner will be selected by a panel of judges. New to nature writing? Click here to see top tips and nature writing prompts. Find more information [...]
Calling all youth ages 8-18, and educators!
Do you enjoy writing, art and photography? Can you use your skills to highlight the importance of biodiversity on land and under water and promote global sustainability? These are the Sustainable Development Goals 14 & 15 - Life below Water, and Life on Land. Check out previous entries in the [...]
