Nature Explore Workshop Coming to Omaha, Nebraska! 

The Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation in collaboration with Underwood Hills Early Learning Center proudly invite you to a Nature Explore workshop devoted to reconnecting children with nature.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 17, 2012

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Using Your Outdoor Classroom

Through fun and engaging hands-on experiences, participants will gain techniques for using outdoor classrooms as an integral part of preschool and elementary children’s daily learning.  Discover how well designed outdoor spaces facilitate children’s overall development in traditional academic areas, strengthen specific skills, and aid social-emotional growth.  Explore a variety of motivating strategies for facilitating and assessing student learning in outdoor classrooms, and reaching a variety of interests and needs.