Nature Explore Workshops Coming to

Kent, WA

The Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation in collaboration with Bright Horizons Family Solutions proudly invite you to Nature Explore workshops devoted to reconnecting children with nature.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Using Your Outdoor Classroom

Experience interesting techniques for using outdoor classrooms as an integral part of children's daily learning.  Find out how well-designed outdoor spaces facilitate healthy physical, emotional, intellectual and social development in a variety of settings (from schools to early childhood programs to public spaces).  Discover strategies for assessing children's learning, meeting teaching standards, alleviating challenging behaviors and bringing more joy to learning.

Each workshop will count for 3 STARS hours.

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Choosing Effective Indoor and Outdoor Materials

Discover strategies for effectively using a variety of motivating yet inexpensive indoor and outdoor materials including materials from nature.  Explore why adults need to understand the properties of children's materials to best support in-depth, hands-on learning.  Experience joyful ways to enhance children's creativity through exploring natural materials.