DeAnne Pelchat

[CBC Nova Scotia @CBCNS]

Lunenburg primary students embrace gardening https://t.co/uU04vocPn6

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@martincorb793 @jang_moragh @asforan I hope the kid wasn't far behind!

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@martincorb793 @asforan @jang_moragh The kid left to use the washroom just as we were headed out the door and already counted the kids. We reached the first checkpoint and were already missing a student. 🤷‍♀️ At least they were safe!

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@ryan_knechtel5 @jang_moragh @asforan Telling others about the experience might motivate them to try something similar again or encourage others to try something new. Contagious but in a good way!

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@CrystalRoberts_ @jang_moragh @CrystalRoberts_ You are so good with words! I agree

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@jang_moragh We are surrounded by the outdoors and we seem to forget all the treasures it possesses. When we have these peak experiences it reminds us of those treasures and how accessible they are.

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@CrystalRoberts_ @jang_moragh @asforan I ended up getting a wicked reputation from the kids. They all ended up wanting to light their samples on fire. Haha. It definitely wasn't intentional that day.

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@carroll_mme @asforan @HartlinTommy I like that terminology "leveling up" meaning they are so much more and changed from the experience.

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@BryanMa96672759 @asforan @HartlinTommy I agree, that reflection piece is really important. What stands out? What feelings remain after the experience.

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@HartlinTommy @asforan Excellent question. Not entirely scientific but... the excitement. The way that they light up and make reference to the experience and continue to make reference to the experience over a period of time. It clearly is sticking with them.

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

Big thanks to the RECC for the lovely morning with my nephew. Haven't been climbing in a very long time. I have a feeling I might be a tad sore tomorrow.
@asforan

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@BryanMa96672759 @asforan I am interested in developing community partnerships in order to increase accessibility and long term participation in outdoor physical activity.
A student who participates in OE will hopefully become an adult who participates in OE. Snowball effect!

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@CatherineB81977 @asforan 100% I believe that we are not tapping into this great resource enough!

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@CrystalRoberts_ @BryanMa96672759 @JoelJGoswell @asforan I agree @CrystalRoberts_ breaking away from that "traditional" definition will open up more opportunities for all students. It can also be the jumping in point for many educators to incorporate outdoor ed in their practice.

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@BryanMa96672759 @CrystalRoberts_ @JoelJGoswell @asforan Bring it back to the prompt, is that inclusive for all learners?

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@CrystalRoberts_ @JoelJGoswell @asforan I agree Crystal. Maybe having a clearer definition will help us better serve all of our students?

[DeAnne Pelchat @Pelchatdl]

@CrystalRoberts_ @BryanMa96672759 @martincorb793 @asforan Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. Isn't that the definition of insanity?