Teacher & Professional Development Consultations
Give your team the tools, skills, and confidence to bring outdoor learning into everyday practice. Toronto Nature School offers teacher and professional development sessions designed to support nature-based teaching, inquiry, and experiential learning across the K–8 curriculum.
Whether your school is beginning its outdoor learning journey or strengthening an existing program, we’re here to help with tailored solutions.
How It Works
Initial Site Assessment
During our first visit, we’ll collaborate with your staff to identify your school’s strengths and needs in regards to outdoor learning. We’ll conduct an audit of the schoolyard and assess the resources currently available.
Design and Resource Report
Following our initial consultation, our team will create a customized site plan that aligns with your programming needs for outdoor learning. You will receive a comprehensive report detailing site layouts for learning areas, storage solutions, purchase links, and recommendations for materials and resources.
Follow-Up Meeting
We’ll schedule a second meeting virtually with your staff and your TNS consultant to discuss the plan and outline the next steps to support your goals.
Risk Assessment Training for Staff
To illustrate best practices in risky play, TNS staff will facilitate an engaging hour-long lesson or activity with your students. This hands-on experience will showcase instructional approaches and the language used around risky play while connecting students with local nature.
TNS Staff Demonstration Lesson
To illustrate best practices in risky play, TNS staff will facilitate an engaging hour-long lesson or activity with your students. This hands-on experience will showcase instructional approaches and the language used around risky play while connecting students with local nature.
Let Toronto Nature School be your partner in enhancing outdoor education! Reach out today to learn more about our professional development offerings. Email us today at: Hello@torontonatureschool.ca
Why Schools Choose Toronto Nature Schools
Expert Facilitation |
Curriculum-Connected Learning |
Supportive Approach |
| Sessions are led by experienced outdoor educators, ECEs, and environmental specialists. | We provide training grounded in Ontario curriculum expectations and inquiry-based approaches. | We create an encouraging environment where educators feel empowered to try new methods. |
Book a Teacher Professional Development Session
Support your staff with meaningful professional learning that builds confidence outdoors. Reach out to discuss workshop options or request a customized plan for your school. Email us today at: Hello@torontonatureschool.ca
Professional Development FAQs
What topics do your professional development sessions cover?
We offer a range of sessions on outdoor learning practices, classroom management outdoors, inquiry-based activities, and nature-based teaching strategies.
Are the workshops suitable for teachers supporting all grade levels?
Yes. We support educators from kindergarten through grade 8, tailoring examples and activities to match their teaching context.
Can sessions be delivered at our school?
Yes, our sessions can run indoors or outdoors on your school grounds, or alternatively online for staff teams.
Do you offer customized professional development consultations?
Yes, all of our professional development consultations are tailored to your school’s unique needs.
Looking for something else?
Ask us about private lessons and school visits.