Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom (in-person training)

At the end of this 2 hour training, students will be able to create a more natural kind of outdoor environment that includes different colors, sounds, textures, and scents. Students will be able to identify what children might discover, learn, and experience in a natural play environment. Students will also develop a strategy for enlisting family members and staff to create a more natural outdoor learning environment.

Core of Knowledge Areas: 2 Hrs. Curriculum

1. Participants will be able to recognize the benefits of an outdoor classroom.
2. Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor environment that includes different colors, sounds, textures, and scents
3. Participants will be able to identify resources to help children discover, learn, and experience in a natural play environment.