They are thinking outside the box, looking beyond the typical classroom to give students hands-on learning.
On this episode of the Supercast we take you to Riverton Elementary School where they are growing young minds using an outdoor garden. Find out how it works and why students can’t get enough of the outdoor classroom.
- Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 152: Growing Young Minds with an Outdoor Garden at Riverton Elementary
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As the new school year begins, it can be a stressful time for students and parents. Parents may worry about things like their child’s academic performance, health and relationships with other students and teachers. And while parents can’t always keep an eye on their child at school, they can encourage healthy habits starting at a young age.
They were climbing to new heights in a summer program created to help students build confidence going into a new school year. More than 100 Jordan School District middle school students participated in a Summer Resilience Program organized by Pivot Adventure. During the 4-week course, cool kids get to have fun outside as they enjoy new adventure activities like rock climbing, building friendships and learning to problem-solve. The goal is for students to walk away with new coping skills when they encounter stressful situations during the school year and beyond.