Nature Pedagogy and Practice - Sensory Risk Taking: More Than Just the Five Senses

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Nature Pedagogy and Practice - Workshop 1 AISWA Early Childhood are offering a series of workshops aimed at providing educators with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make nature pedagogy a sustainable and ongoing part of their early childhood classroom practice. Workshops will be run by educators and nature pedagogues who have a recognised expertise in nature play. In Workshop 1 - Sensory Risk Taking: More Than Just the Five Senses Daniel and Trudi from Educated by Nature will discuss the importance of multi-sensory experiences for healthy brain development and the science behind developing multi-sensory integration. You will experience a range of activities designed to challenge both children and adults. This workshop is hands-on and practical so come dressed for the occasion. Lunch is not provided, please bring food and drinks with you. Numbers are limited and registrations are essential. Presenters Educated By Nature Educated by Nature is a small team of passionate Nature Educators: they are teachers and Nature Connection Mentors and playworkers who assist children, parents and teachers develop connections and learn within nature. The team is led by Daniel Burton and Trudi Bennett, qualified teachers specialising in outdoor classrooms. Their knowledge has formed over many years through additional professional development, study tours and participation and presentation at various conferences within Australia and internationally. Emphasis is placed on engagement with current research, networks and mentoring relationships.