Sharing Challenges Discussion - ECE Spring 2024 by Teaching in Nature's Classroom https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc After viewing sharing challenges videos from fellow course members, please share your thoughts and reflections by clicking the "+" symbol under the different question headings below. If you are comfortable including your name in your post, please login with Google by clicking the "LOG IN" button at the top right corner of this screen prior to adding your post. Alternatively, you can add your name directly in your post or choose to post anonymously. Please also feel free to continue the discussion by adding comments to fellow course members' posts! en-us 2024-01-12 20:11:03 UTC 2024-05-16 20:32:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924953605 Having to follow rules and guideline

Navigating different ideas and plans

Water sources

]]> 2024-03-19 11:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924953605 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924955152 Yes!

Finding the perfect spot, with a water source, that follows all the rules and guidelines of the district.

]]> 2024-03-19 11:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924955152 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924956030 Continue to push and share the importance of the garden! If you are determined enough you can find a way. Work with your principle they are key!

]]> 2024-03-19 11:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924956030 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924956934 How did you get around the safety my district is concerned about. Throwing objects at the windows, removing items, etc.

]]> 2024-03-19 11:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924956934 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924957475 How did you get the community to support the garden over the summer?

]]> 2024-03-19 11:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924957475 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924960108 Yes, It has been hard for our school to find a water source to use for our garden.

]]> 2024-03-19 11:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924960108 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924961726 One way to overcome some of the challenges people might be facing is to get support from families and community members.

]]> 2024-03-19 11:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2924961726 amy j. https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930621945 water sources

support from admin/community

funds

]]> 2024-03-22 22:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930621945 amy j. https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930622186 water sources that are easily available to the children

]]> 2024-03-22 22:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930622186 amy j. https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930622544 finding others who support the idea of a garden-based education


don't give up! Keep tryin new ideas until something works!

]]> 2024-03-22 22:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930622544 amy j. https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930622900 what sort of water sources has worked for other groups? how did you make it accesible for all?

]]> 2024-03-22 22:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2930622900 water sources https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2951449392 2024-04-11 17:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2951449392 Ideas for support over the summer ann108_griffin https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2953358626 I've done sign up genius for families to sign up for a week of watering. That worked really well!


This year in a new site, I'm going to try a few garden work/play dates for families to get together and work together.

]]> 2024-04-13 13:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2953358626 Allison K agkavanagh005 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955487095 A water source was also a problem for where to put our garden space along side things like sunlight and summer access.

]]> 2024-04-15 18:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955487095 Allison K agkavanagh005 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955488540 If you are not a year round program how did you deal with the plants, water sources, access during the summer months?

]]> 2024-04-15 18:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955488540 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955506699 One that really stood out was the funding and administrative acceptance.

]]> 2024-04-15 18:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955506699 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955507843 Right now, it is who to talk to to start a garden and how to fund it moving forward, if it is acceptable to do.

]]> 2024-04-15 18:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955507843 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955510180 Perseverance. If no one does anything, nothing will get done.

]]> 2024-04-15 18:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955510180 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955511328 What was the hardest thing to overcome and how was it successful or if it didn’t work out, what changes were made.

]]> 2024-04-15 18:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2955511328 themes https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959165249 funding issues

space issues

teacher issues

no water sources

]]> 2024-04-17 21:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959165249 similar issues https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959165647 Yes!

Funding issues

space issues (my yard doesnt have a lot of sun)


]]> 2024-04-17 21:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959165647 Advice/suggestions https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959166482 Just keep trying! Its only my first year and I have faith that this year will be better for my second year.

]]> 2024-04-17 21:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959166482 follow up questions https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959166528 Where did you find resources and families to help you?

]]> 2024-04-17 21:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2959166528 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2960552884 common themes:

funding

staff support

spaces

]]> 2024-04-18 15:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2960552884 Common themes https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2961247673 Physical challenges (Space or structural issues)

Licensing and policy (insurance) regulations

Keeping students involved and interested

]]> 2024-04-19 02:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2961247673 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2961248850 Yes, we are currently trying to navigate licensing and accreditation standards while providing the best nature and gardening opportunities to our students.

]]> 2024-04-19 02:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2961248850 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2961249988 Keep trying and admit your challenges - when you connect with others, you see that you are not alone (and can problem-solve challenges within your new community!)


]]> 2024-04-19 02:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2961249988 Jeni P pelphreyjk https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971753677 Space

Keep children's attention and interest

Community space

Funding

]]> 2024-04-27 02:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971753677 pelphreyjk https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754051 Yes, space for sure. This summer we are hoping to claim some space at our schools.

]]> 2024-04-27 02:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754051 pelphreyjk https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754149 Keep trying! It doesn't hurt to keep revisiting!

]]> 2024-04-27 02:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754149 pelphreyjk https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754467 What steps counted the most? Who was your biggest supporter and how did they help you?

]]> 2024-04-27 02:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754467 pelphreyjk https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754665 Surveys, questionnaires. Get as much feedback as possible.

]]> 2024-04-27 02:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2971754665 Funding, funding, funding! https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980836243 A big takeaway and common factor I'm hearing is the lack of (or challenge to get) funding.

Grants are always an option, but they are only available certain times of the year, can be big undertaking to apply for (especially if you don't have experience doing so), and are quite competitive.

]]> 2024-05-05 19:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980836243 Yes! https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980836883 We certainly have. We are always looking for different funding opportunities, especially through grants.

The company I work for is fairly new (under 5 years), so it's really important to be mindful of money, where it's being spent, while still having the class' and children's best interests in mind. It's a tricky thing to navigate sometimes.

]]> 2024-05-05 19:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980836883 Building Community https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980837264 One thing that our Director has been really big on is building community to help raise funds. This looks like having fundraisers to build up enough money to help us.

]]> 2024-05-05 19:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980837264 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980837578 Outside of grants and fundraising, did you have any creative and thrifty ways to help overcome these challenges?

]]> 2024-05-05 19:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980837578 common themes https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980912011 getting staff and administration buy in

funding

rules and regulations

]]> 2024-05-05 22:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980912011 similar challenges https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980912810 I had similar challenges with past administration but current is on board. Teachers in other classrooms buy in is hard, I find some of my fellow teachers think it's too hard.

]]> 2024-05-05 23:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980912810 director https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980913258 Getting your director on board is key, and get parent help! My school is run by parent board and I'm in the midst of getting a garden committee together, so I can hve helps

]]> 2024-05-05 23:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2980913258 elinakc https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982120742 Money, time, weather, ‘dirtyness’

]]> 2024-05-06 19:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982120742 elinakc https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982121746 Time for sure and it is hard for sure with infants that hate to be outside

]]> 2024-05-06 19:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982121746 elinakc https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982124582 Just keep trying. Community or enrolled family and staff help. Do what you can with what you got. Some days will be better then others for sure!

]]> 2024-05-06 19:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982124582 elinakc https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982126243 Knowing the best and worsts, pros and cons can be helpful for sure. Knowing what problems to expect before they arise.

]]> 2024-05-06 19:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2982126243 Common Themes vgalarza2012vg https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983932830 The most common themes seem to be funding, longterm upkeep of the space, water sources, and navigating rules and regulations.

]]> 2024-05-07 20:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983932830 vgalarza2012vg https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983935298 Challenges we have had within our program is in choosing the types of plants. They may be child friendly but that doesn't mean children can't be allergic to them. There seems to be a lot of fear about this due to possibly having a law suit. Whenever anything that demonstrates even minor risks the go to is to be reactive and simply eliminate these types of experiences.

]]> 2024-05-07 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983935298 vgalarza2012vg https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983937183 In order to make these special projects work, you must have buy-in from all stake holders. Have a solid plan to address any concerns that might be questioned by those approving the implementation of your garden. Reach out to others who have already gone through the process so you have an idea how to navigate it.

]]> 2024-05-07 20:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983937183 vgalarza2012vg https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983939344 What worked and what did not work? How would you approach it different next time? Were there any potential supporters that you missed that could advocate for your program?

]]> 2024-05-07 20:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2983939344 Serena M https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2996490289 It seemed like many organizations were struggling to find staff motivated and comfortable enough to garden

]]> 2024-05-16 20:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2996490289 Serena M https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2996490703 Not with gardening specifically, but with encouraging staff to try unfamiliar things

]]> 2024-05-16 20:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2996490703 Serena M https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2996491612 Make it fun! Add some kind of contest or prize. Create a safe space for participants to share their progress. Perhaps a monthly garden meet up for staff only.

]]> 2024-05-16 20:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/plfqves7nek4bkyc/wish/2996491612