Bringing students outside can complement classroom learning. Benefits for both students and adults include alleviating stress and anxiety, promoting social-emotional learning, and providing time for creative exploration. Outdoor spaces can support all content areas, including English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. So, consider your school’s outdoor space as valuable educational space - and a place to eat lunch! Kids benefit from even short amounts of time outside where they can stretch their legs, move around, and have a different experience.
The Outdoor Learning Initiative
Outdoor learning at Baltimore City Schools is encouraged! A group of central office staff have pulled together the resources on this site to help reduce barriers to getting students outside.
For more information, please contact: green@bcps.k12.md.us or farms@bcps.k12.md.us
Other Resources and Toolkits
Looking for more information on school gardens or sustainability efforts at City Schools. Check out these additional resources.
This online toolkit features resources on planning, planting and educating students in School Gardens.
Find resources on Sustainability at Baltimore City Public Schools here.
Learn more about sustainability at Baltimore City Public Schools.