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East Falmouth students showcase outdoor-learning pilot as school earns DESE recognition
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Students and specialists presented a K–4 outdoor learning pilot at East Falmouth Elementary, highlighting weekly outdoor lessons tied to classroom curriculum. The committee also recognized East Falmouth as a DESE School of Recognition for 2025.
East Falmouth Elementary students and staff described a first-year outdoor-learning pilot program to the Falmouth School Committee on Feb. 24, presenting examples of lessons that link outdoor activities to classroom learning.
David Watson, a physical-education teacher and former Falmouth student, said the pilot schedules weekly 40‑minute outdoor blocks for K–4 students. Lessons have included math exercises measuring shadows, ecosystem science, sensory writing and nature-based art. Staff and…
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