Awe and Wonder: Early Years Outdoors

Adventures, engagement and development.

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Location address: Essex Outdoors Danbury, Danbury
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
FSA Conference 2024 Free
Next date: None - Register your interest
What we'll do
Awe and Wonder: Forest School for the Early Years with Kristie Chesters. Workshops focused on delivering the forest School approach for children aged 0-5 years and building strong family and community links. Explore early years development key curriculum points, and strategies for engagement and skill-sharing. Learn how to create springboard ,moments for learning and play in the natural environment for young children. Workshop One: - Introduction to Forest School for Early Years: Providing a foundational understanding of the Forest School approach and its relevance to children within the Early Years. Workshop Two: - Fostering Curiosity and Creativity in the Outdoors: Equipping educators with strategies to encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in young children through outdoor activities. Workshop three: -Connecting with Parents and Communities; Providing strategies to engage parents and the wider community in supporting the Forest School approach for early years.
About your mentors
Kristie Chesters
Outdoorsy Early Years Professional
Early Years Specialist with a focus on natural exploration, learning opportunities and play.
Nic Harding
Project's Officer at FSA
As the Project Officer, I'm pleased to be organising the annual Forest School Association Conference. I am appearing as a Mentor on each workshop to give me oversight and allow me to help out on the day, I may not actually be on your workshop.
Timetable
Workshop One: Saturday 28th September 10.30-12.30 Workshop Two: Saturday 28th September 14.30-16.30 Workshop Three: Sunday 29th September 11.00-12.30
Learning aims
Aim 1
Interactive discussion of the key principles. Sharing of experiences and challenges faced in implementation. Q&A session to address common concerns and misconceptions.
Aim 2
Take part in a guided nature walk and creative activity: building stories around natural objects found. Reflection and documentation of children's learning experiences.
Aim 3
Group brainstorming on ideas for community involvement in Forest School. Designing take home resources for parents to continue nature based leaning and play at home.
Pricing information
Ticket nameFSA Conference 2024
Price£0
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Where we'll be
Essex Outdoors Danbury, Well Lane,, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AB
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