teaching for collective liberation
Releasing the Imagination ~ Maxine Greene

What’s a weed?

As a city dweller, was always taught that boxelder should be considered one. Lorraine Johnston helped me to see this tree differently. So many gifts they offer… at this moment, most thankful for his dancing jewelled blossoms. (The tree here is male.)

Polish the way they shine ✨

Learning about the birds who share our place
#aniaamisagadooweshiinh #birdsofsouthernontario #winterwren #naturebasededucation #learningplace

Why do you teach?

Intro to Releasing the Imagination: Essays on Education, the Arts, and Social Change ~ Maxine Greene

#educationforliberation #artofquestioning #loveallthechildren

Learning in relationship #wandering #wondering #naturebased

How to Teach Nature Journaling ~ John Muir Laws & Emilie Lygren

#naturebasedlearning #naturebased #bloomwhereyouareplanted #allchildrensreourchildren

Despite our fears of falling, the gifts of the world stand by to catch us.
~ Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass

#placebased #placebasedlearning #seedinggifts #lespedezacapitata #roundheadbushclover #plantnativeontario #gifteconomy