Let’s Play! Exploring Science with Young Children
Science exploration connects so naturally to the play-based approach to learning! Through play children investigate, test out their ideas and build knowledge about how the world works. This workshop will provide you with lots of tried-and-tested ways to explore science through both gently-guided and free-play provocations.
You will come away from workshop with:
- Easy ideas that can be used the next day
- Ways to become a co-learner with children, co-constructing knowledge together
- Strategies for using your outdoor space and local community for scientific inquiry
- Techniques for talking with children about their emerging ideas about science
In order to fully participate in the workshop activities, participants will be asked to have a small number of simple materials on hand. A list of required materials will be sent to registrants one week prior to the workshop.
Workshop Date: November 19, 2024
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2024
Sensory Explorers: Create Your Own Nature Backpacks
In this workshop, participants will learn how to build a portable science exploration kit to use on their next nature adventure. Wendy will share tried-and-tested sensory activities that young children enjoy and will get them excited to learn about science and nature. Participants will come away with the confidence to create simple nature kits (using easily accessible materials) for exploring the forest, park, beach, pond and their own backyard.
In order to fully participate in the workshop activities, participants will be asked to have a small number of simple materials on hand. A list of required materials will be sent to registrants one week prior to the workshop.
Workshop Date: January 22, 2025
Registration Deadline: January 18, 2025
Facilitator: Wendy Lorch
Wendy Lorch is an educator with experience working with children in a variety of cool settings including a museum, science centre, botanical garden and park. With extensive experience in program development and building kits of materials, Wendy’s passion is helping busy educators by sharing her learnings and ideas through fun, hands-on workshops. She has a Masters in Museum Education, a B.Ed. in primary education and a two-year diploma in early years, with experience and training from both Canada and the UK.
