Teaching Off Trail describes the transformation of Peter Dargatz*, a national board-certified teacher, and public school coordinator, from an anxious assessor and worksheet distributor to a fair and fun facilitator of learning while in the same public school system.
This book offers strategies for readers to implement Peter's unique teaching philosophy to increase opportunities for play, creative expression, and personalization in both the indoor and outdoor classroom. In his own classroom, Peter brought learning outside by creating a nature kindergarten program that emphasizes community partnerships, service learning, and meaningful and memorable experiences in the outdoors. He incorporates techniques often identified as more informal settings like Reggio or Montessori, and shows how they work within a public school system.
Teaching Off Trail aims to inspire educators, administrators, and parents across all levels to turn their outrage for today's educational system into outreach that promotes passionate and purposeful problem-solving. Teaching Off Trail is available for pre-order at
https://www.redleafpress.org/Teaching-Off-Trail-My-Classrooms-Nature-Transformation-through-Play-P2622.aspx
*Peter Dargatz is a member of the WAEE Board of Directors
