Four simple activities anyone can do, anywhere in the world.
Year 1 is simple.
You complete four universal activities that help you reconnect with your place, learn from living systems, and take small actions that matter.
There is no right way to do them.
There is only your way.
You can do them alone, with friends, with family, or with your community.
What you do:
You draw, sketch, or photograph the place where you live.
You notice patterns, flows, relationships, and boundaries.
Why it matters:
Mapping helps you see your home as a living system.
Start here:
Walk your block, yard, or neighborhood
Notice water, light, plants, animals, people
Draw what you see
What you do:
Choose a plant, animal, or natural process and study how it survives, adapts, and thrives.
Why it matters:
Nature is the oldest teacher we have.
Start here:
Pick one living thing
Observe it for a few days
Notice patterns, cycles, and strategies
What you do:
Choose one small thing to care for — a plant, a space, a habit, a relationship.
Why it matters:
Care is how we change the world at human scale.
Start here:
Water a plant
Clean a shared space
Repair something
Help someone nearby
What you do:
You share a reflection, drawing, photo, or short note about what you learned.
Why it matters:
Your story becomes part of the global tapestry.
Start here:
Upload a photo
Write a few sentences
Share a moment of insight
Year 1 is designed to be universal.
You don’t need money, tools, or special knowledge.
You only need:
Something to observe
Something to care for
Something to share
A place to begin
That’s it.
When you complete an activity, you can share it with the global community.
This helps others learn from you — and helps you see your place in a larger story.
Explore maps, drawings, photos, and reflections from people around the world.
Teachers, parents, librarians, youth mentors, and community leaders can use Year 1 as a simple, universal framework for learning and stewardship.