Exploring Nature with Young Children - In the Wild, Ants, and Seeds - 36430
"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 be provided with what you need to get started with outdoor exploration including the activity guide and a field investigation starter kit!
Audiences
Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Teacher - Special Education, Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists, Paraprofessionals
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 to enhance children's curiosity and foundational skills in exploring the natural world.
Session
64196
Fee
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Seats Left
23
T-TESS
1.4,2.2,2.4
Registration Deadline
6/15/2026
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Tracy Gunn ESC Region 11
For assistance contact:
Tracy Gunn
Instructional Content Coach
tgunn@esc11.net
(817) 740-7584
Offered Again On
- 6/15/2026 8:30 am
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