Connection in Nature for All Children
Date/Time
Date(s) - Aug 22, 2020
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Online, YMCA CCRR
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Developing a connection with nature is an integral piece of childhood. Through interactions with the natural world, children develop a sense of wonder, calm, joy, and fascination. In this interactive session, Karen shares her experiences in place-based learning with children of all ages. We discuss ways of moving past challenges, engaging stakeholders, and exploring simple and meaningful open-ended play ideas and learning invitations that bring children outside and bring nature in. Participants will leave with a nature play idea kit filled with strategies and inspiration, including ideas that require little to no preparation or materials and ideas that include Aboriginal perspectives and understandings.
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Target Audience
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals.
Online
Yes
Professional Development Certificate
Yes
Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
2
Registration Fee
$10.00 members, $15.00 non-members
Registration Space
FULL
Registration Contact Email
triccrr@gv.ymca.ca
Registration Contact Phone Number
604-931-3400 Ext. 0
Presenter(s)
Karen Begley
Presenter Information
Karen Begley supports and empowers educators to feel fantastic about the work they are already doing by making connections between their underlying values, everyday programming, and pedagogical theory. Her playful style makes for interactive workshops that generate new ideas and increase participants’ confidence and competency to bring practical and enriching experiences to the children in their care.