Using Your Outdoor Classroom

A multi-faceted exploration of research-based principles for creating effective, inspiring natural outdoor classrooms.

*Attending this workshop plus one other Nature Explore online workshop meets the staff development requirement for certifying your Nature Explore Classroom

Join us live online line as we discuss how well-designed natural outdoor classrooms help you support children’s healthy physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. In this lively, interactive session, you’ll learn to apply research-based principles to your space, materials, activities, and connections with children in schools, early childhood settings, and public spaces. You will leave this workshop with inspiration and understanding on how:

  • Children benefit from using nature as an integral part of daily learning.
  • Well-designed outdoor spaces provide an ideal setting for many learning experiences.
  • Learning experiences that take place in the natural world can support all children’s interests and needs and strengthen skill-development in all academic areas.

You will receive an email the day before, and the day of, the event which will include the Zoom link. A Nature Explore Workshop certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of the training.

Start Time: 7:00 pm Eastern / 6:00 pm Central / 5:00 pm Mountain / 4:00 pm Pacific

Duration: 2 Hours

Date: June 13, 2024

Category: Live Online

Focus: Natural Materials, Outdoor Classroom Design, Teaching and Learning Outdoors


Registration

Bookings are closed for this event.