We are excited to co-host this event for preschool educators! This conference, in a camp-like setting, will be a chance to dig deep into practice through theory and hands-on workshops. Workshops will be led Dr. Rachel Larimore (Samara’s founder), Ferncliff Nature Preschool staff, and A-State Childhood Services staff.
A few campference* highlights include:
Keynote Playing Beyond Walls: Leveraging the Power of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore
Multiple session tracks for different experience levels including topics like:
What’s in your wagon?
Tea Time: Slow routines and connection
Fire in the classroom
Developing & documenting policies & procedures
Accessibility and the outdoors
Bringing nature into your outdoor play area
Supporting risky play in Real Time
Emergent curriculum: The power of children & place for planning
A whole-group workshop on Doing the deep work: Exploring Another Layer of Inside, Outside, & Beyond facilitated by Dr. Rachel Larimore
Plus, participants will be able to…
Explore the Ferncliff Nature Preschool facilities
Enjoy on-site housing & meals
Connect with like-minded educators during evening social events
Deeply connect with colleagues because of the limited attendance
Preschool Naturally will be held at the Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center with more than 1,200 acres of natural space in the Natural State itself–Arkansas! The hills, woods, creek, and lake are the perfect backdrop for nature-based professional learning, networking, and inspiration.
This is sure to be two days of professional learning that will leave you recharged and re-inspired to connect young children with the natural world. Mark your calendar now!
*Thanks to our Australian colleague Tania Moloney for this perfect term for the event–a professional conference with the feel of summer camp. If you’re in Australia we encourage you to check out her CAMPference event here.