The Great Outdoors

* For some reason this post didn’t go up or stay up from last week, so here’s a repost of Alicia’s post on the great outdoors.

I am by no means an outdoorsy person, though I love being outdoors! Oxymoron says you, no says I. I can do just fine camping, but it is not what I would necessarily choose to do for fun. I love the idea of going on hikes, but hate how exhausted and sweaty I get half way up the mountain. I love to shoot guns, but not at wildlife. While I may not love to do adventurous things outdoors most of the time, I still love to be outdoors and enjoy the nature that God has created. Especially in weeks like these!

This week has been absolutely gorgeous weather here in Central PA. It’s quite chilly at night still, but perfect weather during the day – reaching right around 70. It’s the kind of weather that you could wear shorts and a t-shirt if you wanted, or (as long as you’re not hot-natured) even wear a light jacket or hoodie. I love it! It’s weeks like these I long 1) for a window in my office and 2) for the chance to spend time outside. Who wants to join me for a picnic?

Today I want to give you some ideas to do with your students outdoors. It’s so easy in today’s culture to spend all our…