Our Chief Visionary, Rachel Larimore, will be presenting a FREE webinar through edWebinar and sponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company.

This edWebinar will first explore the fundamental principles of the nature-based approach. Then, Dr. Rachel Larimore will explore how we can live these principles in day-to-day teaching practices—especially if the goal is an emergent curriculum rooted in play and children’s interests. By focusing on the seasonal events that occur in our local place in the world, we can intentionally integrate nature into teaching practice—no matter our current situation. This session will address the theory and specific strategies related to:

• Identifying predictable natural and cultural events from year to year

• Preparing the physical environment to facilitate nature play

• Making more intentional connections between outdoor and indoor learning

• Preparing teacher-led activities that build off of children’s experiences and interests

Attendees will leave this edWebinar with tangible ideas that can be implemented the next day as well as some ideas that can be worked toward into the future.

This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.