Skip to main content

About Little Earthies Teacher and Student Educational Courses

Who we are

Little Earthies supports people to implement ecologically sustainable practices and principles in all aspects of school, home and community life. It aims to empower individuals and groups to have positive impacts on the environment and to make the world of difference at their local levels.

Little Earthies aims to include as many people as possible to build capacity in the care of our natural resources and in sustanailable productivity. It aims to share inspiration and imagination to help all people connect with our natural world with an emphasis on making a positive environmental impact.

Our team, partnerships and results

Founded by Director and Head of Learning Alice Dunlop, the Little Earthies team care deeply about supporting people to implement ecologically sustainable practices and principles in all aspects of school, home and community life.

We partner with faith-based organisations to provide formation and learning experiences which empower others to take action in care for our common home.

98

of our users recommend our courses to colleagues

99

of our users found our courses useful in their context

98

of our users enjoyed the structure of our courses

Little Earthies is filled with many rich activities and information to increase faculty and student knowledge of Care for Our Common Home. The program offers guidance to any school or educational program hoping to improve the environment’s care and sustainability. Our school implemented Year 1 of the program and the entire community looks forward to adding the other years to our curriculum. We highly recommend every education setting to adopt this program for the betterment of your school and our care for our common home – the Earth.

Mary, Principal - Ohio USAJune 2025

Thank you for having such courses available - so relevant to the work I do (Outdoor Education Teacher) and students find this connection to the Catholic ethos so appropriate for where they are at and a way to keep them connected to the Catholic faith.

Cate, Teacher - Melbourne AustraliaOctober 2025

This is the very first time I have engaged in a little earthies online course.,I found the content and reflection tasks process exceptional. It certainly encouraged me to engage in both personal and professional reflective practices, fostered my curiosity to explore and find out and enabled me to engage at my own pace and in a time that worked well for me.

Michelle, Teacher - AustraliaSeptember 2025

Little Earthies was great for those students who are interested in ecological sustainability. It allowed them to be proactive and to have a real impact within the school. I regularly reinforced that they are the greatest agents of change within the school community.

Peter, Student Module Facilitator / Teacher - AustraliaJune 2025

The course was very thought provoking and relevant to today's environmental issues. My favorite part of the course was reflecting on how we can incorporate Laudato Si in our classrooms.

Taylor, Teacher - USAApril 2025

I am glad I took this course because the information is relevant to what is happening globally. I like that it emphasized that if everyone started to make manageable changes, the domino effect would kick in! There is something we can all do to make a difference. Thank you for making this course available!

Jeanne, Teacher - USAMarch 2025

I enjoyed reflecting on what I can do as a leader in a school to prompt students to think around this issue, and to do better, and to spread the important messages. Content was good, self pace was good, information was interesting and presented well in bite size modules.

Renee, Deputy Principal and Learning and Teaching Leader - AustraliaDecember 2024

Services

The services of Little Earthies are flexible and adaptable in a wide variety of school, business and environmental settings. Some of our services include (but are not limited to):

  • youth leadership development
  • garden design
  • project management
  • facilitation of retreats
  • strategic planning
  • online professional learning
  • environmental management across sites
  • corporate connected wellbeing workshops

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Little Earthies courses accredited?

Yes, our teacher courses are accredited by recognised Catholic education bodies including CESA, CEWA, MACS, BCE, and CCEC. This ensures that the learning you complete with Little Earthies is officially recognised and supports your professional development.

Who can enrol in Little Earthies courses?

Our courses are designed for both teachers and students. Teacher courses focus on professional formation and accreditation, while student courses support learning in environmental education, sustainability, and ecology.

How are the courses delivered?

Little Earthies courses are self-guided online programs, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Each course includes clear lesson plans, supporting resources, and opportunities to apply ecological and sustainable practices in school, home, and community life.

Will I receive a certificate when I complete a course?

Yes. On completion, teachers receive official certification or accreditation aligned with the relevant Catholic education body, while students receive certificates recognising their learning achievements.

Do I need prior ecological knowledge to start?

No prior knowledge is required. Our courses are designed to be accessible and practical, whether you are just beginning your journey in sustainability education or looking to deepen your understanding of ecological practices.

How do Little Earthies courses support sustainable practices?

Each course is grounded in ecologically sustainable principles, helping educators and students to connect learning with real-world application. You’ll gain tools and frameworks that can be integrated into classrooms, schools, and communities to support long-term ecological impact.

Can assessments be undertaken collaboratively if one of my colleagues is also doing the course?

We always encourage collaborative learning. You may wish to work together, however, each person will need to register for a personalised certificate to be generated.

Is there an order in which you suggest I undertake the courses?

Yes, each course builds upon the last. We suggested the following order:

  1. Laudato Si & Our Call to an Integral Ecology
  2. Integrating Ecology Across the Curriculum
  3. Promoting Capabilities through an Ecological Lens
  4. Developing a Whole School Approach to Ecological Thinking and Faith in Action

How do I enrol?

Simply browse our teacher or student courses, select the program that best suits your needs, and click Enrol Now. You can also download a course guide for more details before beginning.

More Frequently Asked Questions

browse courses by organisation