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Cost: $110 (+HST) including a light lunch | Location: Evergreen Brick Works
Register at evergreen.ca/teachertrainingFor more information contact Paula Gallo at [email protected] 416-596-1495 #253
– Fall 2017 –
Are you a Kindergarten – Grade 12 teacher or Early Childhood Educator interested in learning how you can incorporate nature-focused and experiential approaches into your classroom or childcare centre? At our workshops you will experience inquiry and play-based, curriculum-connected activities that are easy to implement right away, and will inspire you to get outside! You will learn about the benefits
of outdoor learning, including enhancing physical and mental health, resiliency and social skills, and how these approaches directly support the Ontario Curriculum and key policy documents. Your day spent in our innovative Outdoor Learning Labs will enrich your relationships with children, and support both student and teacher well-being. You will receive a certificate and resource guide.
K-8/ECE
BRINGING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE TO LIFE
Thursday, Oct 12
Are you interested in outdoor classrooms, vegetable, and/or wildflower gardens? Learn practical activities to build your knowledge around stewardship and
taking care of your space.
K-12
PL AY & LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS: PART 1
Friday, Sept 29 | Monday, Oct 23
This is a fun and creative introduction to activities such as nature games, story- telling, nature walks, loose parts and
mindfulness. We work with you to “Take the learning back to your space!”
K-8/ECE
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
Monday, Nov 20
Take a deep dive into re-imagining your outdoor space. Learn proven approaches
for engaging children and youth in the design process, test drive them in our
outdoor labs, and get drawing!
K-12
COMMUNIT Y CONNECTIONS
Friday, Nov 10
Learn how to lead community engagement approaches with your students, including
participatory innovative approaches to healthy communities. Come prepared
to share your stories!
Secondary
PL AY & LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS: BENEFITS OF
RISK IN PL AYMonday, Oct 30
This workshop addresses your challenges and successes about risky play in the outdoors. Learn about the benefits of
risk and risk assessment tools.
K-8/ECE
PL AY & LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS: PART 2
Friday, Oct 20 | Thursday, Dec 7
At this workshop you will learn problem solving planning approaches and how to become an advocate for outdoor learning through arts, storytelling and games, and
designing a ‘loose parts kit.’
K-8/ECE