Falmouth Outdoor Learning Project Recognizes Mullen-Hall School Teacher, Maureen Tichenor’s Outdoor Lesson for October. This month our outdoor lesson was share by Ms. Tichenor, a veteran Kindergarten teacher and BCBA at with over 22 years of experience

“Ocean’s Day” was an interdisciplinary kindergarten lesson which covered standards in Science, Art, Cooperative Learning, and Listening. Every kindergartener across the district was able to participate by going to Mullen Hall last spring. The focus was on teaching children about the different layers of the ocean and the adaptations marine animals have made to survive. Ms. Tichenor also has ensured that all the kindergarten teams across the district received the shared materials so that this collaboration can continue.

When asked what Ms. Tichenor enjoyed most about this outdoor lesson, she told us that, “The children’s excitement elicited by their hands on exploration of marine life and the seed to learn more that was planted.” Based on the feedback received from children, teachers and families that attend as well as the joy on the student faces it is evident that lesson was loved by all.
Congratulations to Ms. Tichenor!
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The Outdoor Learning Project, a committee of the Rotary Club of Falmouth, Cape Cod highlights one outdoor learning lesson each month submitted by our local educators that work with Falmouth students. The committee also awards a $100 as a thank you for featuring their outdoor lesson.
Learn more about the Falmouth Outdoor Learning Project at: https://www.falmouthoutdoorlearningproject.com/
Falmouth Public Schools - Massachusetts

​Interested educators can submit their lessons here: https://forms.gle/shV6rPwqh8z4AzFY8
 
If you would like to contribute towards the Teacher Recognition Fund,  please visit The Rotary Club of Falmouth, Cape Cod, a 501c3 organization.  Select Youth on the Paypal link and  outdoor classroom project. You can also send a Venmo or mail in a check and be sure to include the same note. Our address is: PO Box 293 Falmouth, MA 02541

​Mullen Hall ask.
In search of throw carpets to lay down for certain classes to discourage grass picking and for comfort.
If you have any available, please comment or send us a message and we can get you connected with the teacher searching for them.

Thank you to all the volunteers that came out this morning to help setup the outdoor classroom at Mullen-Hall School!  Volunteers from Rotary Club of Falmouth Cape Cod, teachers, parents and facilities teams from various schools all came out! Special thanks to Pie in in Sky Bakery for donating coffee and pastries!
Saturday Sept 18 we will be at Teaticket Elementary Outdoor Classroom Tent Install and Table Assembly and we need lots of volunteers.

If you would like to help with this or the remaining installs (Morse, East and Lawrence) please let us know!
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{Mullen Hall Elementary Request} Mullen Hall is in need of a few outdoor items for the school year including sticky easel pad paper for outdoor learning as well as some recess supplies. We have included their official Amazon Wish list link below.

Contact: Laurel Smith and Danielle Sabens

Wish List Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24NAWK02ZDRM1?

As we prepare for a new school year, outdoor learning is stronger than ever! We have the 2nd round of tents which will arrive in the coming weeks as well as are working hard on our curriculum project in partnership with the schools and 300 committee. As we prepare to keep our students and staff safe and promote outdoor education we once again are coming to our community for help with some supplies we need to get going for the year.

If you are inclined, we welcome any donations via Rotary Club of Falmouth Cape Cod, a 501c3 volunteer organization.