Category Archives: Inquiry

Hiking With Kids – Part 1: The Quest for The Holey Monster 

Guest author – Jason Camp – Wild About Outdoor Learning Society – Steering Committee A parent perspective on generating hiking excitement for his two young daughters. Having my own children created the space for me to see the outdoor world through a brand-new set of eyes.  Eyes that are only about a metre off theContinue reading “Hiking With Kids – Part 1: The Quest for The Holey Monster “

Skiing Alone

 A Perspective On Learning: “I can’t believe you don’t like skiing alone.  You love ALONE more than anyone else I know.”   I have no difficulty dismissing the opinion of those who profess to know the inner workings of my mind.  Usually, they don’t.  I question their motivation when they try.  Yet, this statement had resonance.   This perception from the boyContinue reading “Skiing Alone”

WILD ABOUT Outdoor Quests

“Our identity as Canadians is rooted in our relationship with the land and time we spend outside.” Colin Harris – Take Me Outside (p .10) There are many forms of outdoor quests.  Many envision heading off with Bilbo Baggins on arduous treks into the wilderness that involve heavy packs, camping equipment, and danger.   Yet, according to theContinue reading “WILD ABOUT Outdoor Quests”

A B.C. Literacy Council Discussion with Dr. Rob Tierney

It was SO exciting to have the first face-to-face British Columbia Literacy Council Leadership Meeting since pre-COVID times.  The best part about membership in the International Literacy Association and provincial council, the British Columbia Literacy Council, is the conversation.   Last Tuesday night at the Sylvia Hotel was not a disappointment.   Rob Tierney arrived prepared to talk aboutContinue reading “A B.C. Literacy Council Discussion with Dr. Rob Tierney”

Reading Wars as Diversion

We have a wealth of educational research to assist us in the thoughtful planning and implementation of reading, writing, listening, speaking activities and programs in schools, at enrichment centres, and at home. The prevalent message is that literacy development is a multi-faceted process that takes place over time. That being said, the “Reading Wars” battleground,Continue reading “Reading Wars as Diversion”

Happy New Year Literacy Leaders

The promise of a new year is before us.  A time for brand new resolutions for 2023 or to jump start resolutions that have been pledged in years gone by and forgotten by the end of January.  For the British Columbia Literacy Council, our resolutions each year for many years have been consistent.   I am honouredContinue reading “Happy New Year Literacy Leaders”

Wild About Friday Fun Fact #1

Anabelle Wee submitted photos to the Wildife-in-Focus Contest and her seagull photo is now being featured on a T-shirt for sale on the BCSPCA website. She belongs to an informally formed group in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver with a fascination for all things wildlife, but especially birds! Never a Gull Moment by Anabelle WeeContinue reading “Wild About Friday Fun Fact #1”

Take Me Outside Week is Coming

Wild About Outdoor Learning celebrates and encourages people of all ages in British Columbia to #getOUTdoors and #getINvolved in activities to prompt their general well-being, physical health, mental health, learning about nature and caring for it. Wild About Outdoor Learning is fully in support of the upcoming Take Me Outside is one of the partnerContinue reading “Take Me Outside Week is Coming”

Wild About Outdoor Learning Supports Take Me Outside

Wild About Outdoor Learning celebrates and encourages people of all ages in British Columbia to #getOUTdoors and #getINvolved in activities to prompt their general well-being, physical health, mental health, learning about nature and caring for it. Wild About Outdoor Learning is fully in support of the upcoming Take Me Outside is one of the partnerContinue reading “Wild About Outdoor Learning Supports Take Me Outside”