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Be a Soil Detective

Sara LockieApril 28, 2020Home Learning Resources, OutdoorsLeave a Comment

Sediment jar

Discover the amazing critters in your own backyard! And the ways they create healthy soils to grow vegetables, flowers and people!

NEW Print-and-Go Resources!

Sara LockieApril 28, 2020Home Learning Resources, Mindfulness & MovementLeave a Comment

Hot air balloons

These Mindfulness Resources are great for kids and parents alike. We need all the tools for managing stress we can get.

Thank You, Turkey Vultures

Kyla CoxApril 9, 2020Home Learning Resources, OutdoorsLeave a Comment

Turkey vultures are nature’s cleanup crew; we have cleanup crews that pick up our garbage, recycling and yard waste. Here are a couple lessons to take on your next trip to the woods!

Sprouts

Sara LockieApril 7, 2020Family Adventures, Home Learning Resources, Outdoors1 Comment

Raised beds

Stretch your parenting skills for your stay-at-home kiddos with the Next Step kids’ Garden Curriculum! Easy-to-use activities, experiments, and gardening tips for first-time AND experienced gardeners as well.

Breathe

Sara LockieMarch 29, 2020Home Learning Resources, Mindfulness & Movement2 Comments

Martha's yoga books

Next Step’s resources to move past fight, flight, freeze, or freak out. When you need just a five-minute pause, our Mindfulness & Movement Activity Cards provide a guide to find Calm, Focus, Breath, and Movement.

Covid-19 Challenge

Shelly JohnsonMarch 22, 2020Family Adventures, Home Learning Resources, Outdoors4 Comments

Carney Marsh

Even days you don’t feel like going out…do it anyway! We have some resources for planning outings–Iowa’s #99Parks Funpack and The Family Adventure Bundle

A Modern Ark

Kyla CoxFebruary 13, 2020Art for Life, Home Learning Resources, Outdoors, Philosophy & Musings, Social JusticeLeave a Comment

Fawn in the grass

A photographer that inspires people to save endangered animals and their habitat. Watching him is fascinating. Look up species near you! Learn what you can do to help the earth!

Resources for a Mindful Classroom

Sara LockieDecember 2, 2019Home Learning Resources, Mindfulness & MovementLeave a Comment

Breathing Buddies

Research is showing that even a few brief mindful moments a day can help relieve some of the pressure that kids AND ADULTS are feeling. Moving our bodies is also key to sharpening our minds.

Brain Breaks

Sara LockieOctober 30, 2019Home Learning Resources, Mindfulness & MovementLeave a Comment

Kids moving

Not only is movement good for physical health, but it’s good for mental health–focus and executive function. We’ve enjoyed working with the Iowa Department of Public Health as they rolled out Brain Breaks.

Learning in the Garden–Lessons & More

Sara LockieMay 19, 2019Home Learning Resources, Outdoors4 Comments

Mapping skills, experiments, graphs, and life cycles. The lessons in this post take you through the whole garden year, from planning and planting, to caring for and harvesting in the garden.

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Jerah Sheets, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thanks for a great conversation. You started the meeting with an observation of my noticeable happiness I receive from my passion for my work. Last evening as I sat on my deck watching the sunset and reflecting from the day, your statement was at the top of my list for appreciating the day. A few tears of being overwhelmed with joy may have also transpired.

Jerah Sheets, Iowa DNR

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Mary Beth Einhorn, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat Participant Thank you thank you! I'm just beginning to find my tribe here and this was a boon.

Mary Beth Einhorn, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat Participant

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Lisa Evans, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat Participant The Mindful Movement and Mingling was just so inspired! I've never been to a retreat that did that type of program. The usual sitting around, alone, and slowly meeting one or two people can be pretty isolating. You guys brought us to that place of connectedness in a fun way.

Lisa Evans, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat participant

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Kenny Baker, Gilbert High School Thank you again for coming on Friday. It was an incredible hands-on learning experience for the students. Once the simulation was finished students reflected on their experience and newly gained insights into life near the poverty line.

Kenny Baker, 11th grade - Gilbert High School

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Carrie Scheidel, Iowa Department of Education Next Step was an excellent addition to our Super Power Summit for middle school students. They incorporated hands-on learning activities that involved dirt, art, leadership, and the great outdoors!

Carrie Scheidel, Iowa Department of Education

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Therese, Yoga student Thank you so very much for your love, care, and support on this journey. You truly are a great teacher and healer.

Therese, Yoga student

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Joy Linquist, Principal The STEM Camp at Harding this summer was awesome! Our students were actively engaged in activities, learning, and lots of fun! It was a great experience for students to connect with their school, community, and science!

Joy Linquist, Principal

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Chad Elsberry Next Step has been a solid addition to our student leadership workshops. Their connection with students is thoughtful, purposeful and brings great energy.

Chad Elsberry IHSAA Assistant Director

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Wil Wiemann Poverty simulation was fantastic. Great job forcing us to deal with the everyday complications of living in poverty. It was impossible not to get frustrated. Participants came up with “creative” ways to solve problems or cut corners for a lasting impact on their family, job, or both. I was extremely impressed with the entire process.

Wil Wiemann, 8th Grade Social Studies, Edward Stone Middle School, Burlington, Iowa

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Teaching Outdoors I heard great things about the training and would like to find a time this fall for an early out training for our staff to visit the park as well as hear about the wonderful things offered.

Brian Crook, Principal, Studebaker Elementary School, Des Moines, Iowa

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Mindfulness & Movement It only takes a minute or two and can totally change the classroom atmosphere. One minute they can be going a million miles a minute coming in from lunch and recess, and after a quick breathing technique, they settle down, giggle a little, and then get to work.

Mychele, Kindergarten Teacher

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Poverty Simulation Oh man, I'm an actor at heart. So being in those scenarios was really cool. Playing a 17 yo former druggie who was trying his best to stay straight was a hoot. But more than anything, the reality of what life is like for many of my fellow citizens really opened my eyes.

West Des Moines Leadership Academy Poverty Simulation Participant

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