BUSH KINDER: STARTING AN OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAM

Description

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program 

Are you ready to start an off-site outdoor learning (Bush Kinder) program? Let us guide you on your Bush Kinder journey.

Our face-to-face event is a SCHOOL READINESS FUNDING APPROVED PD in Victoria.

Why bush kinder? What do you need to know to get started?

Participants will engage in pedagogical theory, practical activities and collaborative learning in the outdoors. You will learn how to establish routines, consider risk benefit/assessments, and resource Bush Kinder experiences to enhance children’s well being.

Principles of sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion will be addressed along with relational pedagogy and partnerships.

Join us for a day of bush kinder to observe the children and educators in a natural outdoor learning environment.

This inspiring day combines theory and practice exploring the following:

• A visit to a local bush kinder program
• The critical role of the natural environment in the lives of young children
• Practical considerations to set up in your context
• Question and answer session with an experienced bush kindergarten teacher

This PD is a must for teachers and educators working with children aged birth to five, working in early childhood centres (prior to primary school)

Customised and group bookings: Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program can be booked as a customised in person or online session for your school or centre. Please CLICK HERE to send through your enquiry.

Australian Professional Teaching Standards: APTS – 4.1, 6.2

National Quality Standard: QA - 1, 2, 3, 6

A great day out for all childcare/kindergarten educators

Lunch and Morning Tea provided

Start Times: 8.30pm to 3.30pm

Limited numbers, please book early to avoid disappointment.

SCHOOL READINESS FUNDING - VICTORIA
In Victoria there are three priority areas for School Readiness Funding in 2023, Communication (language development), Wellbeing (social and emotional), and Access & Inclusions. Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program fits into the Wellbeing (social & emotional) area and Access & Inclusion areas.

SRF - VEYLDF Alignment

Item uses these practice principles: Partnerships with families, High expectations for every child, Respectful relationships and responsive engagement, Equity and diversity, Integrated teaching and learning approaches.

Item responds to these sub-outcomes: Children become strong in their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Strength of Evidence: Level 4 (emerging research evidence)

Priority Area: Wellbeing (social and emotional) & Access and Inclusion