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The Evaluation of a Nature-Based Childcare Program: Findings, Lessons Learned and Next Steps

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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Childcare programs delivered outdoors can provide an opportunity to reintroduce, reinforce and supplement outdoor play during early childhood. In addition, outdoor childcare programs may positively affect practitioner wellbeing, professional engagement and the quality of education being delivered. However, there remains a gap in the literature regarding the health and developmental impacts of nature-based childcare programs […]

miskasowin askihk – finding oneself on the land

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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We are co-teachers of a high school land-based education program in Regina, SK called miskasowin askihk – finding oneself on the land. We have students for 4 hours a day, and teach them 5 credits including Cree, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Science, Wildlife and Habitat Studies, and Physical Education. We take students on one overnight trip […]

Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing to Inspire Elementary Writing In/From Forest School

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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This workshop will lead participants through an interactive exploration into how using Indigenous ways of knowing and learning techniques in place-based outdoor education can be a springboard for exploring and creating written texts. A recipient of a McDowell Foundation Educational Research Grant, this session presents hands-on, evidence-based practices for educators that are based on: (1) […]

Taking Math Outside

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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How do we incorporate nature in our math classrooms? The many benefits of outdoor math lessons for health and wellbeing will be showcased in these hands on outdoor math activities for elementary students.

Audience: Academics & Researchers

The Evaluation of a Nature-Based Childcare Program: Findings, Lessons Learned and Next Steps

miskasowin askihk – finding oneself on the land

Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing to Inspire Elementary Writing In/From Forest School

Taking Math Outside

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