Touch, Roll, Stack, and Learn! Incorporating Nature Play with Young Learners

Description

This workshop offers strategies to connect very young children to nature even when they are indoors. Examine ways to facilitate nature play that fosters inquiry and development of sensory processing, motor skills, and language development. Play with natural loose parts, experience simple nature-based activities, and discover natural materials that are suitable for home or classroom learning. This workshop is for early intervention providers and anyone working with infants and toddlers, and is adaptable for preschool. ISBE PD Hours: 6 and Gateways Hours: 6 also available for this workshop.

Location Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
Date 11/5/2022 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM (Check in 8:45 AM)
Sponsor Chicago Botanic Garden
Trainer Rebecca Ammann
Contact Rebecca Ammann (847) 835-8253 rammann@chicagobotanic.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 4.0 - Intervention
1.0 - Typical Development
1.0 - Working with Families
Cost $36 member/$45 regular
Status Closed