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Big Backyard: 2012-2013
The Big Backyard is a seasonal program that relies on parent volunteers to lead small groups of children from their child's class on nature walks around Bridge School. These walks take place outside during the school day in areas around Bridge. Most of the walks last 30-45 minutes. The theme of each walk is coordinated with the classroom science curriculum for each grade and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Big Backyard walks are great fun and provide a way for parents to support the classroom teachers and also interact with their own children. No previous experience is necessary. First time parents are always welcome.
If you would like to volunteer, but are unable to make the training dates listed below, or if you would like more information, please contact the Bridge Big Backyard Co-coordinators: Cindy Darcy, Andrew McKee, or Dianna Queheillalt.
Grade-level Specific Training is held seasonally (for fall, winter, and spring) at each school. If you would like to lead a seasonal walk, please come to its training.
Important note: Any adult working with children is required to have a CORI check. To have this done, please fill out the form and bring it to the office in person along with a valid driver's license. Per procedures, school staff are required to see a valid driver's license, copy it, and attach it to the form. The packet is then submitted for review. Once the CORI check is complete, it is good for a three year time period. Please click here for the form. Questions? Contact Kerry Daley.
Meet where the Big Backyard supplies are stored - across the hall from room 112, behind a door labeled "STAGE". Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 9:15 so that we can begin promptly at 9:15. Please dress appropriately for going outside and walking in the woods, as we will cover the route of the walk no matter what the weather is.
All walk descriptions, materials, and training schedules are available below.
| Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | |
| FALL | Plants and Seasonal Changes
Training: Thurs 9/27/12, 9am |
Animals and What They Need to Survive
Training: Friday 9/28/12, 9am |
Native American Needs
Training: Tue 9/25/12, 9am |
Colonial Plants
Training: Mon 9/24/12, 9am |
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| WINTER | Plants, Animals, and Seasonal Changes
Training: Wed 1/2/13, 9:15am-10am |
Animals and What They Need to Survive
Training: Thur 1/3/13, 9:15am-10am |
Using Thermometers
Training: Fri 1/4/13, 9:15am-10am |
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| SPRING | Plants, Animals, and Seasonal Changes
Training: TBD |
Animals and What They Need to Survive
Training: TBD |
Soil
Training: TBD |
Ponding
Training: TBD |
Geology of Whipple Hill |
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