Event
Flourishing in Winter: Guidance for Cold-Weather Play

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Event Type

Webinar

Topic

  • Policy and Advocacy
  • Program Design and Management
  • Research

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As interest in outdoor play continues to grow, early childhood educators are increasingly asking—how do we safely and meaningfully support outdoor play through the colder months Additionally, program licensing requirements oftentimes prompt nature-based early childhood professionals to consider safety policies and procedures related to cold-weather play.

Join us on Tuesday, December 9 at 1 PM ET to welcome Emily Johnson, co-author of Flourishing in Winter: Guidance for Cold-Weather Play. This new  guidebook offers a wealth of real-world insights gathered from practitioners in Minnesota and Norway—regions where cold-weather outdoor learning thrives. In this webinar you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Emily and discover:

  • The benefits of cold-weather play for young children
  • How to cultivate positive attitudes among educators and families
  • Communication strategies for engaging parents and caregivers
  • Dressing for success: tips for warmth, comfort, and safety
  • A collection of play ideas and activities to enrich your winter curriculum

Whether you’re new to outdoor education or a seasoned nature-based teacher, this session will leave you equipped and inspired to embrace the wonder and vitality of winter learning.

 

Speakers

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    Emily Johnson

    Emily K. Johnson is an early childhood educator and researcher. She is a teacher at a nature preschool in Minnesota and received a Fulbright to Norway, where she conducted research and had a corresponding practicum at a Norwegian nature preschool. Her professional experience also includes observations of nature-based early childhood programs throughout the U.S. and Europe. Currently, she is finishing her Master’s in Environmental Education, focusing on cold weather practices and policies at nature-based preschools and advocating for the importance of cold weather outdoor play.