Facilitator Liz Walker: Spending time in nature can be a valuable method of self-care. Educators will explore and learn about the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of spending time in nature to nurture their well-being. In addition, educators will reflect in small groups on their nature-based experiences, including how they felt and what they learned,…

Facilitator Angie Kinser: Approaches to Learning refer to the behaviors and skills children use to engage in learning. Children’s experiences in early childhood settings can strengthen or diminish children’s positive approach to learning.  Curiosity, initiative, persistence, problem-solving, cooperation, creativity, and focused attention are a few of the approaches to learning children develop through engaging play…