Location: Putney
Training Type: In Person
Total Hours: 8
Cost: $ 60.00
Scholarship: No
Emily Pals
(802) 258-8468
emily@fwni.org
Using the Outdoors as a Teaching Resource August 28, 2020
This coming school year, time in nature and time outside in general is more important than ever for children. Research shows that these experiences provide countless benefits to children’s well-being and healthy social-emotional development, and we know it offers rich multidisciplinary learning opportunities. Join a group of educators as we venture outside for an initial three-hour all-outdoor session that addresses CDC guidance and focuses on using outdoor spaces as a teaching resource for any subject area. This introduction sets the stage for a teacher-led PLC to support getting all children outdoors. Four Winds staff will provide up to 2 hours of coaching, relevant readings, and resources for the teacher-led PLC.
- Child Development & Learning
- Safety & Wellness
- Observation & Assessment
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
August 25th session will take place at Forest for Learning (187 Westminster W Rd, Putney, VT), August 26th at Marlboro School (2669 VT-9, Marlboro VT), September 23rd and October 21 via Zoom. Participants should bring their water bottle, snack, outdoor gear, facial covering, and fun creative energy to the in-person session.