THE EX-CHALLENGES

EXPERIENCE

EXPLORE

EXECUTE

THE EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES 

4 weeks and 20 challenges that will make you fall in love with trees 

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 4

THE WILD CITY

THE EXECUTE CHALLENGES

2 challenges for those who want action 

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.

SCHOOL GROUNDS MONTH IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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by e-mail at team@lessonsingrass.com

WE WANT TO GET CHILDREN OUT

We can help you on the way out too

© Lessons in Grass 2022

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