A Great Minds Think Outside professional learning session includes virtual resources and our curriculum-linked Resource Guide packed with ready-made lesson plans by topic, and 40 activities ready to be adapted for any age, subject, or season. Sessions are tailored to your school’s needs, available resources, and interests. This occurs on a professional learning day, ideally with all school staff present.
Get Up And Move! Fundamentals of Active Experiential Learning is a 1-2.5 hour virtual workshop that includes an outdoor component, so be ready to dress for the weather! This could take place on a PL day with all school staff, or with an educator and their students. Learn some curriculum-linked activities to get your students moving and have a lot of fun while you do it!
What topics would you like focus on during the session? Examples could include subjects, ecosystem types, or various environmental or sustainability topics such as: math, wetlands, ecosystems, literacy, history, food & gardens, and much more!
The full costs of a session is $1375 for a half day or $1860 for a full day, but we have fundraised to be able to offer bursaries when needed. Ideally, schools would be able to offer $300 up to the full cost of a session. The suggested donation for a virtual Get Up and Move! session is $150-800 according to financial need.
Since we know many schools do not have extra funding, we have allocated extra staff time to help schools find additional funds if the cost is too prohibitive. And remember, the more one school is able to chip in, the more sessions we can afford to do over the entire school year. Please be in touch for any financial questions.
Upon submission of your registration form, a Great Minds Think Outside trainer will contact you for scheduling and to ensure that they have a full understanding of your needs. Cancellations will be accepted up to one week prior to the scheduled workshop. For any cancellations made within one week of the scheduled workshop, the school or community group will be responsible for any workshop preparation time and other expenses incurred before the cancellation.
Problems or questions? Contact the NBEN at 506-855-4144 or nben@nben.ca.
