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March Madness! PD for Nature-Based Early Educators

Natural Start Staff

 

There are a LOT of great PD opportunities taking place in March, starting today! We didn’t want you to miss anything, so we pulled them together in one place. Whether you are seeking connection with others, a reminder of why you do what you do, or just looking to improve or deepen your practice, there is something here for you: 

 

 

 

March 7: WaNPA: Weathering the Weather with Early Learners

March 8: Antioch University New England, Inside-Outside Nature-Based Educators: Creating Culturally-Centered Nature-based Curriculum & Programs

March 8: Exchange: Reclaiming Love in Early Childhood Theory and Practice

March 9: University of Washington Botanic Gardens: Teacher Training: Nature as the Primary Teacher

March 9: Early Childhood Investigations, RedLeaf Press: Inspirations from Reggio Emilia for a STEM-Infused Environment

March 10: Nature Explore: Addressing Challenging Behaviors

March 10: Rethink Outside: Found and Formed: Identity in the Outdoors, Tammy VuPham

March 10: Association of Nature Center Administrators: Peer CONNECTS: Summer Camp Directors 

March 16: Early Childhood Investigations, Storypark: A Guide to Nature-Based Pedagogy for Early Childhood Programs (Part 1)

March 16:  University of Washington Botanic Gardens: Teacher Training: Creating and Maintaining Quality Outdoor Spaces

March 16: ECHO: Family Engagement in Outdoor Play and Learning

March 16, March 30, April 13: Bowdoin College Children’s Center: Infant & Toddler STEM Learning and Play Outside

March 24: Antioch University New England: Mindfulness for Educators: A Crucial Tool in Times of Trouble

March 30: Early Childhood Investigations, Storypark: Infusing Nature-Based Pedagogy into ECE Programs (Part 2)

March 31: Nature Explore: Using Your Outdoor Classroom

 

Don't forget that upcoming PD, beyond the month of March, is listed here. And ongoing PD opportunities can be found here.

 

If you have an upcoming event, you can add it here