Fredericktown Elementary School

Heartland Outdoor School

Fredericktown Elementary School 5th Graders attended Heartland Outdoor School on March 30 and 31. Over 80 students participated in the overnight event including a variety of indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Our students and staff built memories through participating in team building activities, outdoor and indoor learning experiences and activities aimed at building social skills and cooperative problem solving.

There were many activities to encounter such as mammal, reptile and amphibian studies, Colonial Village, archery and many more. This trip has become a rite of passage for our 5th graders as they prepare to enter Fredericktown Middle School. Special thanks goes out to Mrs. Gregg, Mrs. Brake, Ms Richardson, Mrs. Van Baker and Ms Snell for coordinating the trip, Mr. McClay for supervising. The Fredericktown PTO, BOE and parents for financial support. Gratitude and appreciation goes out to Amy Lunuzza for attending the trip as our nurse and all the other participants who made this a successful trip.


Survival Students were tasked with creating a shelter in small groups No tools were allowed and students could only use resources that were located in the forest Our students had to discuss and problem solve best solutions to create their shelter Students learned how to communicate with each other and solve real world issues Teamwork, relying on individual skills and talents and delegating were key concepts that were practiced	Colonial Village FES students visited and participated in the Alum Creek Colonial Village recreated based on the 1790's settlement Our students learned how to make candles used in that time period Woodworking tools for building cabins and furnishings were on display and demonstrations provided Students were provided the opportunity to sample bread and stew made in a stone oven and over a campfire Many other displays were shared with our students such as time period entertainment, discipline and protection from intruders and enemies	Hands on Learning Students learned about local reptiles and amphibians Instruction was provided in mammals, birds and other local animals that are important or impacted our environment Heartland Outdoor staff provided group instruction follow by hands on experiences Our students enjoyed the hands on learning experience and the opportunity to talk with each other about their learning Unique learning experiences provided a spark and motivation that appealed to many of our students. Check out FLS Facebook page for more pictures

Survival

Students were tasked with creating a shelter in small groups
No tools were allowed and students could only use resources that were located in the forest
Our students had to discuss and problem solve best solutions to create their shelter
Students learned how to communicate with each other and solve real world issues
Teamwork, relying on individual skills and talents and delegating were key concepts that were practiced

Colonial Village

FES students visited and participated in the Alum Creek Colonial Village recreated based on the 1790's settlement
Our students learned how to make candles used in that time period
Woodworking tools for building cabins and furnishings were on display and demonstrations provided
Students were provided the opportunity to sample bread and stew made in a stone oven and over a campfire
Many other displays were shared with our students such as time period entertainment, discipline and protection from intruders and enemies

Hands on Learning

Students learned about local reptiles and amphibians
Instruction was provided in mammals, birds and other local animals that are important or impacted our environment
Heartland Outdoor staff provided group instruction follow by hands on experiences
Our students enjoyed the hands on learning experience and the opportunity to talk with each other about their learning
Unique learning experiences provided a spark and motivation that appealed to many of our students.
Check out FLS Facebook page for more pictures

Benefits of Outdoor Learning Experiences

Outdoor education and experiences support intellectual, emotional and behavioral development. Studies have shown that students who participate in outdoor learning develop a sense of self, confidence and independence. In addition, students practice decision making and problem solving, creativity and empathy skills. Motor skills, self discipline and initiative are developed through outdoor learning experiences as well. I am amazed at the personal growth, collegiality and sense of belonging that our students go through on this trip.

I'm thankful our student can participate in such activities.

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Matthew Caputo

Fredericktown Elementary School

Heartland Outdoor School Edition

Fredericktown Elementary School

Heartland Outdoor School Edition

Heartland Outdoor School

Survival

Colonial Village

Hands on Learning

Survival

Colonial Village

Hands on Learning

Benefits of Outdoor Learning Experiences

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