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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 […]

Nature Knows No Limits: Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility in Our Outdoor Classroom

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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Join us for an inspiring and informative workshop where we will explore the transformative power of outdoor education in promoting inclusion and accessibility for all students. In this workshop, we will delve into the realm of limitless possibilities that nature provides, regardless of physical abilities. Through engaging activities and captivating storytelling, we will highlight personal […]

Empowerment through risk

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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In this workshop we will discuss an important first step towards supporting outdoor/risky play: our own state of emotional regulation. Looking at our unique perspectives on what we deem to be risky through the lens of our lived experience and beliefs, we can find ways we can expand our comfort zone and engage with the […]

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.

Whose Voice Is This?: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Outdoor Spaces through Storytelling

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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Nature is for everybody. This outdoor learning experience discusses inclusion and accessibility in outdoor spaces through an equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression framework. Stories are powerful and those that are grounded by truth connect us all. As National Geographic and Lindblad expedition – Grosvenor Teacher Fellows, we have a deep understanding that everybody’s relation to the […]

Perimeter Walks: Two laps around your schoolyard is just the beginning

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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Looking to take your class outside every day? Want to connect it to math, science, literacy, art, technology, and health? Interested in making you and your students happier and more compassionate to each other and the environment? Just a couple of laps around your schoolyard and you can have it all and so much more. […]

Puppets Sing! Connecting with the Land through Puppets, Stories and Songs

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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This workshop introduces early childhood and primary educators to fun and engaging ways to connect young learners to the Land using puppetry, stories, and songs. Our purpose is to inspire you to feel comfortable using puppets and songs in your outdoor learning, science, and nature play. This interactive and hands-on workshop will have you singing, […]

Awe, Wellness, and Nature: Nurturing Connections for Healthier Outdoor Learning

Shawn Wernig
February 16th, 2024
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Join us as we delve into the transformative power of awe in nature. Through immersive experiences and insightful discussions, we’ll explore how cultivating a sense of awe can profoundly impact wellness and enrich outdoor education. Discover the science behind awe, its link to wellness, and how awe-inspiring moments in nature can enhance learning. Uncover strategies […]

Nature Play- the secret ingredient for wholistic child development

Shawn Wernig
February 27th, 2023
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Join Devon Karchut for a practical workshop, infused with plenty of fascinating research to support the use of nature play. From the development of strong musculoskeletal systems, executive functioning, sensory-motor skills, and overall wellness, playful experiences in nature are an invaluable part of a healthy childhood. You will learn the basics of sensory-motor development, as […]

How Does Vulnerability Show up in the Outdoors? PT 2

Shawn Wernig
February 27th, 2023
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Karen Lai works as an independent consultant in accessibility and inclusion. She works with businesses and organizations to increase the accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Kinetics where she examined the social theories behind social inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than 20 years […]

Category: Health and Wellbeing

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

Nature Knows No Limits: Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility in Our Outdoor Classroom

Empowerment through risk

Taking Math Outside

Whose Voice Is This?: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Outdoor Spaces through Storytelling

Perimeter Walks: Two laps around your schoolyard is just the beginning

Puppets Sing! Connecting with the Land through Puppets, Stories and Songs

Awe, Wellness, and Nature: Nurturing Connections for Healthier Outdoor Learning

Nature Play- the secret ingredient for wholistic child development

How Does Vulnerability Show up in the Outdoors? PT 2

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