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Nature Explore WorkshopsNature Explore Workshops are available for two audiences:
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
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Workshops for Educators, Administrators and Parents |
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| Learn the latest field-tested, age-appropriate methods for reconnecting young children to nature. If you work in any way with preschool or elementary children, this is your opportunity to become more effective at facilitating vital, meaningful experiences in the outdoors that will benefit young people throughout their lives. Click on the titles below for detailed descriptions of each workshop. | |||
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Learning With Nature Discover engaging and practical ideas that connect children to nature. |
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Documenting Children's Learning Outdoors Learn about a valuable documentation tool that recognizes visual-spatial learners. |
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The Wonders of Nature Be inspired to understand, appreciate and personally connect with nature. |
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Choosing Effective Indoor and Outdoor Materials Explore techniques for choosing materials that support hands-on learning. |
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Using Your Outdoor
Classroom Learn how to support children’s interests in well-designed outdoor spaces. |
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The Arts and Nature Learn to help children express their knowledge of the world in meaningful ways. |
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The Importance of
Visual-Spatial Learning Explore ideas for providing visual-spatial learning opportunities for children. |
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Moving to Learn Recognize practical strategies for developing purposeful movement experiences indoors and outdoors. |
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Nature Inspired Indoor Environments Discover research-based, field tested ways to create calming spaces. |
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Joyful Movement Personally experience movement to gain insight into the kinesthetic sense. |
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We Dig Dirt Additional strategies for supporting infants and toddlers in outdoor classrooms. |
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