September Start-Up!

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Eco-inquiry

Fall is the perfect season to get your students outside for learning! Eco-Games are a fun way to engage students in the mission of Eco-Inquiry, which is to support educators and students around the world to strengthen ecological literacy, implement environmental education, and promote eco-action in their places of learning and communities. The Eco-Games website has links to FREE resources, such as How-To set up Eco-Games on the Eco-Inquiry YouTube channel, podcast, FREE virtual choice boards for each Eco-Game, mapping extensions, and eco-action ideas to help the environment. You can purchase the Eco-Games manual, Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Baron, which includes everything you need to set up Eco-Games in your instructional setting on Amazon, available as a FREE download on Teachers Pay Teachers and NEW on Barnes and Noble! Eco-Games has been viewed by over 100,000 people in over 150 countries! Here is what one educator has to say about “Eco-Games: Outdoor Science Simulations for Life and Earth Systems”.

My students loved using this resource for their work. They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn’t take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use. I may have adapted it a little bit for my multi-age group. It was a lot of fun. — Lisette D. Rated 5 out of 5 stars!

https://www.coeo.org/events/conference-2025/In the past, Ecoinquiry has presented Eco-Games at the Council for Outdoor Educators of Ontario annual Fall Conference.

NEW this year, Ecoinquiry will present the latest Ecoinquiry Publishing books, August 2025. See below. Discover out The Personality Greenprint in-person at the COEO conference on Saturday, September 20th, 2025!

NEW! The Personality Greenprint: How to Repair Our Relationship with Earth.

Discover your Personality Type, then map your Greenprint to increase your positive environmental impact. Then, collaborate within your communities to have even a greater environmental sustainability influence based on including all Personality Types. The Personality Greenprint Reflection Pad is a workbook for you to record the steps of your personal and team Greenprint path to success!

For more information, go to personalitygreenprint.ca

The Sea Can Stories

Eco-Inquiry Publishing has three children’s books in the Sea Can Stories Series.The goals of the Sea Can Stories series are to entertain children about the adventures of intermodal shipping containers, and to raise awareness of the issues related to moving cargo around the Earth between trucks, trains and ships.

Thank you for using your voice, and have a wonderful 2025-2026 school year with your students supporting their connections to Earth and modeling hope with Eco-Actions for empowerment and environmental sustainability!

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A New School Year!

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Eco-inquiry

Eco-Games are a fun way to engage students in the mission of Eco-Inquiry, which is to support educators and students around the world to strengthen ecological literacy, implement environmental education and promote eco-action in their places of learning and communities. The Eco-Games website has links to FREE resources, such as How-To set up Eco-Games on the Eco-Inquiry YouTube channel, podcast, FREE virtual choice boards for each Eco-Game, mapping extensions, and eco-action ideas to help the environment. You can purchase the Eco-Games manual, Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Baron, which includes everything you need to set up Eco-Games in your instructional setting on Amazon, available as a FREE download on Teachers Pay Teachers and NEW on Barnes and Noble! Eco-Games has been viewed by over 100,000 people in over 150 countries! Here is what one educator has to say about “Eco-Games: Outdoor Science Simulations for Life and Earth Systems”.

My students loved using this resource for their work. They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn’t take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use. I may have adapted it a little bit for my multi-age group. It was a lot of fun. — Lisette D. Rated 5 out of 5 stars!

Eco-Inquiry Publishing has three children’s books in the Sea Can Stories Series.The goals of the Sea Can Stories series are to entertain children about the adventures of intermodal shipping containers, and to raise awareness of the issues related to moving cargo around the Earth between trucks, trains and ships.

Thank you for using your voice, and have a wonderful 2025-2026 school year with your students supporting their connections to Earth and modeling hope with Eco-Actions for empowerment and environmental sustainability!

Be sure to subscribe to receive updates from Eco-Inquiry! Thank you!

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April is Earth Month!

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Eco-inquiry

Eco-Games are a fun way to engage students in the mission of Eco-Inquiry, which is to support educators and students around the world to strengthen ecological literacy, implement environmental education and promote eco-action in their places of learning and communities. The Eco-Games website has links to FREE resources, such as How-To set up Eco-Games on the Eco-Inquiry YouTube channel, podcast, FREE virtual choice boards for each Eco-Game, mapping extensions, and eco-action ideas to help the environment. You can purchase the Eco-Games manual, Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Baron, which includes everything you need to set up Eco-Games in your instructional setting on Amazon, Teachers Pay Teachers and NEW on Barnes and Noble! Eco-Games has been viewed by over 100,000 people in over 150 countries! Here is what one educator has to say about “Eco-Games: Outdoor Science Simulations for Life and Earth Systems”.

My students loved using this resource for their work. They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn’t take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use. I may have adapted it a little bit for my multi-age group. It was a lot of fun. — Lisette D. Rated 5 out of 5 stars!

Eco-Inquiry is presenting Eco-Games at the ntarOio Society for Environmental Education’s (OSEE) annual EcoLinks conference on May 3rd, 2025 at the Arboretum in Guelph, Ontario! The theme for OSEE’s EcoLinks conference this year is: May the Forest Be With You! To honour the theme, Eco-Inquiry will present the Tree and Forest Eco-Game. Here is the registration information: OSEE Eco-Links Conference, May 3rd in Guelph, Ontario.

Eco-Inquiry Publishing has three children’s books in the Sea Can Stories Series.The goals of the Sea Can Stories series are to entertain children about the adventures of intermodal shipping containers, and to raise awareness of the issues related to moving cargo around the Earth between trucks, trains and ships.

Thank you for using your voice, and making every day Earth Day!

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Happy New Year, 2025!

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Eco-inquiry

Eco-Games are a fun way to engage students in the mission of Eco-Inquiry, which is to support educators and students around the world to strengthen ecological literacy, implement environmental education and promote eco-action in their places of learning and communities. The Eco-Games website has links to FREE resources, such as How-To set up Eco-Games on the Eco-Inquiry YouTube channel, podcast, FREE virtual choice boards for each Eco-Game, mapping extensions, and eco-action ideas to help the environment. You can purchase the Eco-Games manual, Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Baron, which includes everything you need to set up Eco-Games in your instructional setting on Amazon, Teachers Pay Teachers and NEW on Barnes and Noble! Eco-Games has been viewed by over 100,000 people in over 150 countries! Here is what one educator has to say about “Eco-Games: Outdoor Science Simulations for Life and Earth Systems”.

My students loved using this resource for their work. They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn’t take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use. I may have adapted it a little bit for my multi-age group. It was a lot of fun. — Lisette D. Rated 5 out of 5 stars!

Ecoinquiry Publishing presents four more books in the Sea Can Stories collection. Children are fascinated by shipping containers and the transportation system that moves them around the Earth on land and water. An activity book connected to the Sea Can Stories is also available to extend the fun and learning.

Winter is a great time of year to see birds! Check out The Bird Game, and click on the virtual choice board to connect to Backyard and Schoolyard Bird Counts!

Finally, winter is fun and can bring some exciting times, like SNOW DAYS! Check out Funquiry for days when you need to support your students learning in an engaging and fun way.

Happy New Year, 2025! From Eco-Inquiry!

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April is Earth Month!

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Eco-inquiry

Eco-Games are a fun way to engage students in the mission of Eco-Inquiry, which is to support educators and students around the world to strengthen ecological literacy, implement environmental education and promote eco-action in their places of learning and communities. The Eco-Games website has links to FREE resources, such as How-To set up Eco-Games on the Eco-Inquiry YouTube channel, podcast, FREE virtual choice boards for each Eco-Game, mapping extensions, and eco-action ideas to help the environment. You can purchase the Eco-Games manual, Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Baron, which includes everything you need to set up Eco-Games in your instructional setting on Amazon, Teachers Pay Teachers and NEW on Barnes and Noble! Eco-Games has been viewed by over 100,000 people in over 150 countries! Here is what one educator has to say about “Eco-Games: Outdoor Science Simulations for Life and Earth Systems”.

My students loved using this resource for their work. They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn’t take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use. I may have adapted it a little bit for my multi-age group. It was a lot of fun. — Lisette D. Rated 5 out of 5 stars!

Eco-Inquiry is presenting Eco-Games at the Ontario Society for Environmental Education’s (OSEE) annual EcoLinks conference on May 4th, 2024 at the Arboretum in Guelph, Ontario! The theme for OSEE’s EcoLinks conference this year is: May the Forest Be With You! To honour the theme, Eco-Inquiry will present the Tree and Forest Eco-Game. Here is the registration information: OSEE Eco-Links Conference, May 4th, 2024 in Guelph, Ontario.

Eco-Inquiry Publishing is launching a NEW children’s book on April 15th! “Journey of the Stolen Cars” by J.R. Baron is the third book in the Sea Can Stories Series. It will be available via Amazon’s print-on-demand on April 15th, 2024. The goals of the Sea Can Stories series are to entertain children about the adventures of intermodal shipping containers, and to raise awareness of the issues related to moving cargo around the Earth between trucks, trains and ships.

NEW CONTEST to celebrate Earth Day! What is the SECRET ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGE for the Planet Earth Eco-Game? Hint: you can find it in “Eco-Games” Outdoor Science Simulations for Life and Earth Systems” available on Amazon, Teachers Pay Teachers and Barnes and Noble. Write your answer on Twitter and link @ecoinquiry to enter by Earth Day, April 22nd, 2024 and you will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate to Eco-Inquiry’s Sellfy store! The winner will be contacted by April 24, 2024 via Twitter direct messaging. You can also email your answer to ecological.inquiry@gmail.com by April 22nd, 2024.

Happy Earth Month! Be sure to subscribe to receive updates from Eco-Inquiry! Thank you!

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