Intro to Forest and Nature Play: Discovering Courage, Uncovering Curiosity

Looking for an alternative learning space that supports children’s innate desire to learn?

It is right outside your door. In this webinar, you will explore the Forest and Nature School (FNS) pedagogy through a reflective lens by looking closely at the world around us. We will take you on a journey of KOLTS Forest and Nature Play program that ignites curiosity and joy while uncovering possibilities….

Discover the importance of a child led inquiry, play-based and ecological curriculum, connected to the head, heart, hands approach that inspires the co-construction of knowledge. We will share experiences with children, families and educators.

Learn why we banned the phrase BE CAREFUL! Participants are invited to reframe risk by deconstructing KOLTS FNS video experiences with children and deeply reflecting on their current role as a teacher as it influences a child’s ability to freely explore without predetermined parameters.

About the Presenter:

Louise Jupp is a professor in the Bachelor of Child development degree program and the Early Childhood Education diploma program at Seneca College. Louise has a Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning with a research focus on outdoor learning and teacher reflection within a Reggio inspire philosophy. Louise is a certified Forest School Practitioner. Louise has facilitated workshops and conferences with early childhood practitioners and elementary school teachers worldwide.

Fran DeFilippis is a graduate of Seneca College’s ECE diploma and Bachelor of Child Development degree program and is a certified Forest and Nature School Practitioner. She led the Forest and Nature Play program @ KOLTS Forest, was a professor with Early Childhood Education diploma program, and recently moved into a Lab School leadership role of Director with a continued focus on outdoor learning.

For more information about this training and other professional development and training opportunities offered by York Region, please visit our Eventbrite Page or email capacitybuilding@york.ca.

York Region Integrated Children’s Services