On my journey to a Zero Waste classroom, I have been inspired to lessen our electricity use. Light tables, projectors, string lights, light boxes, and… Read More »Off-grid light play in a zero waste classroom
Eliminating food waste is a critical piece of our school’s zero waste philosophy. The leftover food from the children’s meals go to the farm animals… Read More »School composting to build a zero waste community
Project objective: Allow children to engage and heighten their senses during a flower-themed project to highlight the first day of spring. Skill development: Comparison of… Read More »Using zero waste playdough to engage the senses
After making many changes to lessen our school’s environmental footprint, we now create little to no trash each month. Involving the preschool families at the… Read More »How to include students and families in your zero waste journey
Project objective: to give children a sense of closure to the passing of a loved pet, and to start processing the abstract concept of death.… Read More »Helping children process death through zero waste painting
Project objective: to support fine motor development and hand eye coordination, while fostering a connection between the children and the outdoors. Skill development: creativity, confidence,… Read More »How to make sparkling zero waste snowflakes (without glitter!)
Zero waste is about making intentional choices regarding the resources we use, the life cycle of those resources and materials, and the trash we send to the landfill. Adapting zero waste principles in… Read More »Welcome to my zero waste atelier!
Project objective: to honor children’s creative ideas and allow them to harness confidence in themselves, while connecting them to nature during a hands-on, play-based experience.… Read More »How to make a zero waste snowman inside your classroom