Why Outdoor Classrooms Are Just as Important for Teachers as They Are for Kids
February 17, 2025
At Oke, we talk a lot about how outdoor classrooms transform learning for tamariki. But today, I want to flip
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Kids, Gardens, and Guardianship: Building a New Generation of Environmental Leaders
October 25, 2024
Today’s children are growing up in a world where conversations about climate change and environmental crises loom large. Many of
Gardens of Growth: How Outdoor Learning Spaces Nurture Kids’ Mental Health
May 2, 2024
In schools across Aotearoa, classrooms are getting fuller, and it’s not just the desks that are feeling the squeeze. Teachers
Why Nature is the Best Classroom | Oke Charity’s Inspiring Outdoor Learning Spaces
April 1, 2022
Why Nature is the Best Classroom: How Outdoor Classrooms Inspire Kids to Learn Through Exploration At Oke, we believe that
How to start building a school garden
June 29, 2021
When I was 16, I was introduced to the world of project management. Over the next 20-plus years I went
What is a sensory garden?
April 30, 2021
The best thing about OKE providing gardens to schools, is when we head back to visit and see these new