Child Development Conferences
Date Just Announced: October 1st, 2011
CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF WONDER AND DISCOVERY
Please click the link below for the flyer and more information.
Fall Child Development Conference Flyer
Fall Child Development Registration Form
Help Prevent Nature Deficit Disorder in Today's Child - Attend this conference and learn to bring the outside world inside your classroom.
Sample Workshops
- ART- Using natural materials to create artistic masterpieces that are unique and one-of-a-kind.
- AN ORDINARY MOMENT, EXTRA ORDINARY POSSIBILITY: Learn how to create an enriched outdoor education environment inside your own classroom.
- YIKES ! ! THERE'S A SPIDER! Learn to respect bugs and help children understand the importance of these creepy creatures in nature.
- EMERGENT CURRICULUM: Learn how the discovery of a small bug can become a major project involving all aspects of the outdoor and the indoor curriculum areas.
- HEY TEACHER…..LOOK WHAT I FOUND! Learn how to use natural materials found in your own back yard to expand your math, science and literacy programs.
- SEE – SNIFF – TASTE – HEAR & TOUCH! You know your own five senses now compare yours with the five senses of the many different animals children see every day. You will be surprised!
- BONUS: On your own… Animal scavenger hunt in the 'FORTS'. An example of a fun way for children to get to know local birds, animals and insects. Go home with a "template" to use in your own classroom.