Engaging Outdoor Environments

by Connie Shugart
April 6, 2010
Reg. 6:00 PM, Workshop 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Description/Bio: Outdoor environments are more than swingsets and slides! This presentation includes all the Illinois Early Learning Standards in uncovering the mystery of the process for creating an outdoor classroom. Young children can be as engaged in learning through play in the outdoors as much as they are indoors. Participants will understand the value of play in the outdoor setting that promote social interactions, independence, creativity and most importantly, friendships. Join us for a look outside the window.

Connie Shugart is the Project Coordinator for STARnet Regions I & III. She has had numerous years in early childhood teaching and/or training early childhood professionals and parents of young children. Connie has been the Executive Producer and host of Apples Video Magazine programs, one of which was “Peek Inside: Creative Environments.”

This training will provide 2.5 hours for the following:

• CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) for teacher certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) #1 & #2
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate of participation.

In collaboration with Child Care Resource and Referral Network.

Registration form for this workshop.