A GUIDE TO OSOM VIDEOS & ACTIVITIES

We ask open-ended questions, using the natural world as inspiration for uncovering answers - and asking more questions - in our own way. By focusing on questions and the process of discovery, OSOM empowers people to reach a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationship with nature. Our philosophy, IM IN AWE, embraces the magic and wonder of our world; our videos are liberating and joyous.

There are three different types of OSOM videos: Shorts, Explorations, Discoveries. Discoveries are presented using a box format (with the intention of 'getting out of the box' through the discovery process). These boxes can be downloaded and printed.

SHORTS

Shorts are 1-2 minute videos featuring spontaneous interaction with nature. IM IN AWE is present throughout these videos.

EXPLORATIONS

Explorations present an open-ended question for children to explore. The videos provide some guidance on how to start the exploration, but no directions are given on how to proceed from there, nor are there any 'right' answers.

DISCOVERIES

Discoveries demonstrate a path for discovering something new, often related to an exploration video. Discovery videos come with more specific guidance for how to do a certain activity, but as with exploration videos, the activity is open-ended, with no 'right' answers.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE VIDEOS

Although you're welcome to watch the videos however you choose, we recommend:
  • Watching the first one with your child or students
  • Doing the suggested exploration or discovery after each video
  • Allowing space between each video for thoughtful reflection and further engagement
  • Following the suggested order for Explorations & Discoveries, as the videos build on each other
  • Printing out the Discovery boxes to fold whenever possible, as they contain the instructions for the Discovery activity and are fun to fold and unfold