Spring Pro Conference

Doors open at 7:45 Check in, grab some refreshments, check our vendor tables

KEYNOTE

Playing Beyond Walls: Leveraging the Power of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood

Keynote Description: “Children learn through play!” “Children need to be outside more!” These are common phrases in early childhood education. But why does play and outdoor time matter? And how do we integrate play-based, nature-based, and developmentally appropriate practices in our teaching all at once? These can beoverwhelming questions. This keynote with Dr. Rachel Larimore will address why play-based and nature-based approaches are critical for both children and our communities. Then, using a continuum of nature-based early childhood education (NbECE) she will provide the group with concrete ways, no matter your starting point, to better integrate nature into your program structure, physical environment, and teacher-child interactions. You’ll leave smiling, energized, and ready to change the world!

AM SESSION : Developing nature-based large and small…