Location: Thetford
Training Type: In Person
Total Hours: 3
Cost: Free
Scholarship: No
Ellen Moriarty
(802) 353-0919
elly@fwni.org
Nature Play and Learning: Play Motifs and Doing Science July 16, 2021
Children develop curiosity, wonder, a sense of place, and an appreciation for the earth when they play in nature and with nature. In their nature-based play, children encounter natural phenomena, ask meaningful questions, work collaboratively, solve problems, communicate, and practice science and engineering skills. This session will focus on various ways that children interact with the natural world through play, and will support early childhood educators in fostering rich and developmentally appropriate outdoor experiences for children in their care. From a starting point of play, we will share several hands-on science activities that build and expand on different play “motifs.”
- Child Development & Learning
- Safety & Wellness
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
This session will take place at the Visual Eyes Creativity Center in Thetford, VT. The session will take place mainly outside following CDC and VT state COVID guidance. Bring a mask, water bottle, snack, and dress appropriately for the weather!