Exploring Nature with Young Children - 32441

"Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with Young Children" is an early childhood education program that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, it provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. The activity guide, "Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with Young Children," is written especially for early childhood educators of children ages 3-7. It features 27 field-tested, hands-on, nature-based, ready-made thematic units and more than 400 experiences in a full-color activity guide. You will have what you need to get started with outdoor exploration including the activity guide and a field investigation starter kit! This session will be held at the Lewisville ISD Outdoor Learning Area, LISDOLA.

Schedule & Location
5/29/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lewisville ISD Outdoor Learning Area, LISDOLA
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Audiences
Paraprofessionals, Teacher - Bilingual Education Program, Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists
Prerequisite/Special Notes
This session is aligned with the instructional strategies component(s) of the TEA-required self-assessment and Preschool Environments SPP Indicator
Objectives
At the end of this session, early childhood educators will be able to design and implement engaging, hands-on nature activities for young children, using the "Growing Up Wild" activity guide and field investigation starter kit, to enhance children's curiosity and foundational skills in exploring the natural world.
Session 62091
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Registration Deadline 5/29/2025
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS

Presenter
Paola Pineda ESC Region 11


Paola Pineda

For assistance contact:

Paola Pineda
Early Elementary Instructional Coach
ppineda@esc11.net
(817) 740-7577

Daisy Sheardown

For assistance contact:

Daisy Sheardown
Special Education Technician
dsheardown@esc11.net
(817) 740-3606