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Accessibility + Mrs. Salter’s Arcade = A Lesson in Retrofitting vs. Universal Design
Hands On Learning, Universal Supports, Core Competencies, Science, ADST Melissa Salter Hands On Learning, Universal Supports, Core Competencies, Science, ADST Melissa Salter

Accessibility + Mrs. Salter’s Arcade = A Lesson in Retrofitting vs. Universal Design

Mrs. Salter’s Arcade is ready…and accessible. The last 24 hours has been a lesson in retrofitting versus universal design. My students have made sure ALL kids at our school can actively participate and enjoy our arcade—and I could not be more proud.

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Reader Request: Hands-On Forestry Stations AND a Few Extra Activities… (Cross Curricular)
Hands On Learning, Social Studies, Science, Education Strategies, Educational Resource, BC Curriculum, Stations, Language Arts, Art, ADST, Core Competencies Melissa Salter Hands On Learning, Social Studies, Science, Education Strategies, Educational Resource, BC Curriculum, Stations, Language Arts, Art, ADST, Core Competencies Melissa Salter

Reader Request: Hands-On Forestry Stations AND a Few Extra Activities… (Cross Curricular)

How do you make resources more hands-on? Run stations! Here is an outline of forestry stations I ran in my grade 5/6 class as well as a framework for designing your own stations. I also include a few additional forestry activities. Get messy! Play! Have fun!

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