We had a wonderful learning outdoor experience with Dr. Diane Kashin, RECE where we explored outdoors and early learning experiences created with intentionality and with a competent view of the child.
Children deserve to play outside to learn. With childhood increasingly becoming an indoor culture, we have a responsibility to support children’s opportunities to play outside to learn. With intentional planning we can build on experiences that begin with freedom to explore and play. This interactive workshop gave participants hands on experiences to consider and deepen their role in outdoor and nature play provision.
Supported professional learning for educators linked to the College of Early Childhood Educators Standards of Practice.
Standard II: Curriculum and Pedagogy
C. Practice
3. Use a variety of materials to intentionally create or adapt indoor and outdoor learning environments that support children’s exploration and learning.
8. Design the daily program to allow for appropriate amounts of uninterrupted inquiry and play-based learning in indoor and outdoor environments.
