There is a connection between nature and everything we do – how we move, eat, play… Earthbound Kids is an outdoor learning centre where education is experienced in a unique, safe, and nurturing environment. Learning is key and the result is fun! We support teachers with age appropriate curriculum linked workshops that are designed to engage kids in exploring the world around them and their role in preserving it.
How it Works:
1. Choose the length of your schools visit. (2hr, 3hr & 4hr options)
2. Choose from the programs below that you’d like your students to enjoy.
2 hr Workshop – choose 2 programs
3 hr Workshop – choose 3 programs
4 hr Workshop – choose 4 programs
3. You can extend your visit to add extra time for animal discovery, sport play and self-guided exploration of the farm. (all workshops include freedom play time in our natural playgrounds).
School Workshops
Composting and Decomposers
pre-K to grade 8 | 40 min program
From organisms in the ‘soil web of life’ to the how’s and why’s of composting, students explore consumption, waste and decomposition. During this 40 minute program, students will observe vermiculture (worms in action!) as they work to improve the farm’s soil. Older grades will take soil samples and examine it’s PH levels, composition and quality.
Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space, Healthy Living
Threatened Barn Swallows
pre-K to grade 7 | 40 min program | May to June Only
In this program, students will have a chance to observe the Barn Swallow in action! Students will learn about the swallows life cycle, the causes of this threatened species population decrease and get to participate in Barn Swallow nest making. This 40 minute program also includes an art activity and a lesson on insects (Barn Swallow diet).
Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space
The Secret Garden
pre-K to grade 3 | 40 min program
Students will experience the Earthbound garden as they explore the wonder of plants. They will learn about the amazing way seeds travel, the role of plants in ecosystems, and how to apply lessons from nature in creating their own backyard gardens. Students are guaranteed to get their hands dirty in the process. During this 40 minute program students will make handmade seed pots of out recycled newspaper to take home.
Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space, Healthy Living, 5 Senses
The Fiber Farm
pre-k to grade 8 | 40 min program
Alpaca and Sheep are in the spotlight as students learn about fiber farming, textiles and fiber arts. Students skirt, clean and card raw fleece. During the 40 minute program students will have an opportunity to visit our fiber farm animals up-close!
Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space
Trees Are Awesome!
pre-k to grade 8 | 40 min
From their beauty in the backyard to their vital role in the Global ecosystem, students will explore the many reasons why trees are one of nature’s favourite and most important organisms. Students will observe and interact with the living native trees surrounding our outdoor learning circle and learn how and why trees are the foundation to life on our planet. Trees – Nature’s Internet
Curriculum Connections: Life Systems
Notice Nature
grade 1-8 | 40 min
Nature is incredible, yet many of us take its beauty and function for granted. With so much going on we often forget to notice how unbelievable nature is and the calming, grounding effect it has on us. How often do we stop to hear the birds chirp or leaves blow? How many different shades of blue are in the sky or green in the forest? How does nature give us structure and texture? In this 40 minute guided discovery, we’ll use our 5 senses to experience nature in new and unforgettable ways
Curriculum Connections: Art, Healthy Living
Let’s Look at Life Cycles
WORKSHOP FEES
2 hour work shop – $8 +HST per child
3 hour work shop – $10 +HST per child
4 hour workshop – $12 +HST per child
$250 +hst minimum charge for 2-3 hours
$300 +hst minimum charge for 4 hours
Non-refundable deposit required to secure field trip date – $125
*The 3 and 4 hour workshops will have a 1 hour lunch/free time scheduled for your group
