THE EX-CHALLENGES
EXPERIENCE

EXPLORE

EXECUTE

WEEK 1
TREES AROUND US

WEEK 2
MEETING THE NEIGHBOURS

WEEK 3
TREE ATELIER

WEEK 4
TREE OASIS

T|HE EXPLORE CHALLENGES
4 challenges during which you will research, measure, make models and look for relationships
WEEK 1
TREES AND MICROCLIMATE

WEEK 2
TREES AND CARBON

WEEK 3
TREES IN THE LANDSCAPE

WEEK 4
THE WILD CITY

WEEK 3
PROTECT THE TREES

WEEK 4
PLANT TREES

The EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES

HELLO TREE
Stop among the trees and try to guess their age, name, and what they have seen, felt, or experienced

TREE ISLANDS
Play among the trees! These gentle green giants can save you

TREE MODEL
Compare the body of a tree with your own body by constructing models

MY LIFE AS A TREE
Experience the story of a tree first hand

TREE READING
Reading outside among the trees is different, give it a try

MY NEIGHBOUR, THE TREE
Get to know your tree with your hands. Find it with your eyes.

EYES AND EARS AMIDST THE TREES
Discover what you can see and hear in the world of trees

FRAGRANCE AMONG THE TREES
Wake up your nose

A PICNIC AMONG THE TREES
Food tastes best outside

TREE HUG
How nice is it to hug a tree? Test it!

SOIL TREE PICTURES
What paints and paint brushes can you find in nature and how do you paint with them?

TREE FACES
Let trees come to life and ask them how they are

TREE PATTERNS
Become a tree designer

TREE DREAMCATCHER
Learn to calm down and connect with a natural network

TREE AMULET
Make and give a tree gift made of natural materials

TREE DEN
Experience a bit of playful adrenaline among the trees

TREE WORLDS
Time spent between trees fosters new stories and realities

STORIES FROM THE BRANCHES
How would I see a tree if I were a…

THE JUNGLE JOURNEY
Travel to the impenetrable wilderness equipped
only with a carabiner

SILENCE UNDER THE TREE
You will merge with nature only
when you are alone
and for a long enough time
this May we have celebrated

International School Grounds Month

Theme of 2022
My neighbour, the tree

Three ex-challenges are awaiting you
EXPERIENCE

I.
20 challenges that will make you FALL IN LOVE WITH TREES
- you will observe, climb through, experience and fall in love with trees
- you will get to know your tree neighbours up close
- not only for kindergarten and lower elementary school levels
EXPLORE

II.
4 challenges in which you will RESEARCH AND MEASURE
- you will find out how much carbon a tree retains
- you will discover how trees affect microclimates
- research challenges for upper elementary level

EXECUTE

III.
2 challenges that will
MOTIVATE ACTION
- for everyone who is not afraid to change the world
- you will plant trees
- you will prevent needless felling of trees
START WITH A WHY
Why go outside?
Studies have shown that one in two children in the Czech Republic spends less than one hour a day outside. Other studies have shown that outdoor learning and play encourages healthy development in children, improves health and immunity, improves educational results, increases attention and deepens the relationships to places and between children.
Go out with your children to get into a better mood, recharge your batteries and support natural learning.
WHY A MONTH?
A day outside is a mere jaunt but a month outside can effect change. The International School Grounds Month is an international event which draws whole schools, classes, clubs, families and individuals outside every year. Thousands of schools around the world move outside as often as possible. Not only into their school grounds but also parks, playgrounds, or even just school yards.
Accept our invitation and open your door into the green, interactive classrooms around you.

WHY TREES?
We take them for granted and often only notice them when they have disappeared. They are beautiful, majestic, green, soothing, nice to play under, they smell good, they are homes to many animals, and some give us fruits or nuts. You can sit with them and create a mini green oasis for yourself. Trees greatly affect the climate and as such can help us mitigate the effects of manmade climate change.
Trees are precious neighbours we might not know that much about. We want to change that.

TWO LANGUAGES
This year content is available in two languages. Share and invite more children and adults outside to celebrate International School Grounds Month and, more importantly, experience a soothing and enriching time outside among trees.
ENGLISH
UKRAINIAN

SCHOOL GROUNDS MONTH IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY


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