Classroom Management
Bringing students outside changes the setting, and it's important to set norms and expectations for the outdoor classroom. These resources cover some classroom management tips and tricks for working with students outdoors.
Tips & Tricks for Outdoor Classroom Management, Boston Public Schools. This short document outlines a few tips for working with students outdoors.
Tips for Teaching and Managing Students Outside, City Nature Challenge. A brief overview on how to get started managing students outdoors.
Engaging & Managing Students in Outdoor Science, Beetles. This very detailed document outlines the theory behind managing groups of students in outdoor science learning.
The Best Practices for Building Outdoor Classroom Culture, Education Outside. This document serves as a detailed guide packed with examples on building a positive outdoor classroom culture.
Best Practices: Preparing teachers and students for outdoor science learning, Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center. This publication reviews tested best practices for student management.
Classroom Management, Outdoor Teaching Strategies, Evergreen. A short overview of best practices for conducting class outside.