Charlotte Fletcher, Experiential Science Curriculum Assistant, used a Teacher Innovation grant to renovate outdoor areas of Park Road Montessori to use as an outdoor classroom. The revamped pond and nature trails on the 23-acre campus allow for “hands-on science lessons outside,” says Fletcher, which reinforces what is being taught in the classroom. (Photo courtesy of Charlotte Fletcher)
Charlotte Fletcher, Experiential Science Curriculum Assistant, used a Teacher Innovation grant to renovate outdoor areas of Park Road Montessori to use as an outdoor classroom. The revamped pond and nature trails on the 23-acre campus allow for “hands-on science lessons outside,” says Fletcher, which reinforces what is being taught in the classroom. (Photo courtesy of Charlotte Fletcher)