Using Your Outdoor Classroom

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

Well-designed natural outdoor classrooms help support children’s healthy physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. 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.
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A link to download additional resources and a Nature Explore Workshop certificate of participation will be provided upon completion.

*Participating in this workshop meets the staff development requirement for certifying your Nature Explore Classroom.