STEM PD Retreat 2025

Are you looking for a STEM outdoor learning activity you can implement with your students? Come outside and get hands-on with this notice and wonder activity.

Unleash your inner child and discover the endless possibilities of providing open-ended materials during play. Reimagine recess, centers, and more as opportunities for child-led STEM exploration. Find out how simple materials like pinecones, play dough, blocks, and buttons can spark creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in young learners.

Join us for a workshop on how to create a culture of outdoor learning at your school! In this workshop you will explore strategies to support taking students outside, and foster a conversation among your colleagues, admin, and community to support long-term change, and navigate available open-source resources.

Equip your students for outdoor STEM learning in any season! This workshop, presented in partnership between Maine Early Childhood Outdoors & Maine Gear Share, will provide teachers with essential knowledge on selecting, caring for, and storing outdoor gear. Learn about layering techniques, top-rated brands, funding opportunities, and wholesale options to outfit your entire class with affordable, high-quality gear. Resources are offered at grade-specific levels, making this session ideal for any teacher or administrator.