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No Walls, No Problem! Overcoming Barriers to Taking Learning Outside

Tue, Oct 27

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Nature is a crucial element in a preschooler’s learning experience, but there are many barriers to truly getting children outdoors. Let's break down those barriers so that ALL children have access to a joyful, nature-based childhood.

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No Walls, No Problem! Overcoming Barriers to Taking Learning Outside
No Walls, No Problem! Overcoming Barriers to Taking Learning Outside

Time & Location

Oct 27, 2020, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

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About the Event

Nature is a crucial element in a preschooler's learning experience, but there are many barriers to truly getting children outdoors.  This session explores those barriers to access--including gear, equipment, fear/anxiety, socio-cultural context--and seeks to reframe them into manageable challenges that can be overcome.  Participants will see examples from an innovative all-outdoor preschool in Seattle, WA and be challenged to get out of their comfort zone and create a plan to spend a whole day outside.  Participants will walk away from this session with the beginning of a personalized Action Plan for how they can advocate for increased outdoor time for their preschoolers to families, administrators, and co-workers.  

Workshop Goals

  • Participants will reflect on their own relationships with and barriers to spending more time outside with children.

  • Participants will identify their role in helping children to gain access to the outdoors.

  • Participants will reframe current thinking around barriers to increasing…

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    +$0.38 ticket service fee

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