Co-teaching in early childhood programs is different than the K-12 classroom. There are few resources available for this type of teaching relationship. In this workshop, we will focus on communication. This skill is essential to a solid co-teaching partnership. This...
Participants will investigate the qualities of nature and play and their combined application when engaging with children outdoors. Hands-on experiences will include explore elements of and play with loose parts in Kidzone, redefine the term nature play space; engage...
During this workshop, participants will explore the value of play and how play is associated with academic learning. Playful approaches to learning allow students to initiate inquiry, heighten their motivation and engagement, and provide opportunities to explore...
This session includes a strong nature immersion component that reinforces the benefits and importance of playing outside. In addition to exploring the outdoor environment, participants will review concepts covered in the first two previous sessions and key themes...
This training is designed to educate and prepare early childhood professionals for an assessment resulting in progress toward providing high quality opportunities for children to develop and learn. Information on how to score the rating scale will be provided....
