IPA USA 2024 RIGHT2PLAY, RIGHT NOW: Full Schedule

Welcome to the IPA USA 2024 Conference, The Right to Play, RIGHT NOW! To ensure ease in registration, here are a few tricks.

Once you have purchased your ticket for the conference, you will be directed to a Registration Form. This form is not just a document; it’s a key part of our planning process, and your participation is highly valued. Please complete it to help us track attendees for each of the special events.

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If you want to attend the Pre-Conference, please follow the link below to register.

PreConference Session – Wednesday, September 25 – 9:30-2:30 pm
Connecting Children with Nature: A Practical Workshop for Educators
Follow this link to register for the preconference——https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-children-workshop

Looking forward to seeing you in Greenville, SC

Deb, President, IPA USA

9:30am EDT

Connecting Children with Nature: A Practical Workshop for Educators

Wednesday September 25, 2024 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT

Children's Museum- Be Anything Place LOWER LEVEL

Join Daniel Burton from Educated by Nature (Australia) and Cameron Sprague from Stramash Outdoor nurseries (Scotland) for an immersive full-day workshop designed for elementary school and early childhood educators. This course delves into the concept of nature connection, exploring its significance and practical application in educational settings.

The workshop will offer a balanced mix of theoretical insights and hands-on activities, enabling participants to grasp the importance of nature connection in fostering children's development. Through engaging discussions and interactive sessions, educators will gain a deeper understanding of nature pedagogy and the benefits of learning through outdoor play.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore various strategies for integrating nature into their teaching practices. They will learn how to create meaningful outdoor learning experiences that go beyond simply planting seeds in a garden. By the end of the day, attendees will feel more confident and empowered to incorporate nature-based activities into their curriculum, promoting holistic development in children.

This workshop aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to foster a stronger bond between children and the natural world. Participants will leave with practical ideas and a renewed enthusiasm for outdoor education, ready to inspire their students to explore, learn, and grow in nature.

Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching practice and inspire a love of nature in your students!

Presenters

Daniel Burton

CEO, Educated by Nature (Australia)

Daniel Burton is the CEO and co-founder of Educated by Nature, a world leader in play-based nature education. He is a qualified teacher, rites of passage facilitator, and education consultant. Daniels's workshops combine research and practica examples to teach research-based pedagogies... Read More →

Cameron Sprague

Co-Head of Nursery/Head of Training, Stramash Social Enterprise , United Kingdom

Cameron emigrated to the U.K. following completing his BSc in Outdoor and Environmental Education in 2007 from Northern Vermont University. Cameron worked at the Child Development Centre on campus throughout his studies and this led him taking his outdoor learning foundation to the... Read More →

Wednesday September 25, 2024 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Children's Museum- Be Anything Place LOWER LEVEL

Pre-Conference Session

IPA USA 2024 RIGHT2PLAY, RIGHT NOW

From $20.00