Greta Thunberg became an icon in 2018 when she stood in front of the Swedish parliament holding a sign that said Skolstrejk för klimatet (School strike for climate) to urge politicians to take stronger action against climate change. Since then, she has been considered a global leader in the fight against climate change. Many children’s books…
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Cultural Activities for the Classroom
Read moreIf you’ve been following along on my website, then you probably know I’m a huge lover of all things involving our good ole Planet Earth, which explains why I’m still teaching abroad. If you’re new here, then welcome to the place where you can find some real-world activities and ideas for your classroom. I’ve always…
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Sustainable School: What I Quit Doing in My Classroom to Be More Sustainable
Read moreI’ve only been a teacher for 4 years. Two of those years were in a public school in Oklahoma and the other two have been in an international school in Grand Cayman. I thought I was sustainably-minded and “green” back in the US. I recycled, brought reusable bags with me to the grocery, and we only owned…
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Ways to Reduce your Waste and Help the Environment
Read moreWe grew up in a landlocked state… Oklahoma. It’s extremely easy to throw away trash and completely forget about it after it leaves the house. Out of sight out of mind, right? Well, towards the end of our Oklahoma living, we really started doing research on exactly what happens to our garbage and how it…
