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Transforming education through innovative programs and resources
to inspire lifelong learning and growth.
Engage
Interactive workshops
and consultations tailored to meet the unique needs of educators.
Inspire
Igniting a passion for learning by providing access to cutting-edge tools and strategies in education.
Collaborate
Help shape the future of education by collaborating on projects and initiatives that drive change.
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS
PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Level 1: Song-Games for Reading & Writing Success
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1-2 Educators, & Parents
Singing English is a research-based oral literacy program for adults working with children of all abilities ages 2-8. Singing English supports recent research emphasizing the importance of orality as a prerequisite to literacy success.
At this workshop educators will learn:
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Powerful tools, techniques and easy to implement lessons for using song-games to create a strong foundation for reading, writing, and speaking success.
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How to use song-games to create an inclusive learning environment for children of all abilities.
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No music experience necessary!
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Click here to read more & watch a video!
Level 2: Sound to Symbol Methodology & Techniques
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1-2 Educators, & Parents
This training program is designed for participants who have completed Level 1 Training and allows participants to expand upon the song-games they have learned in Level 1 Training to explore how to apply Singing English techniques and the Sound to Symbol Methodology to their literacy and language lessons.
At this workshop educators will learn:
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A deeper understanding of the connection between song- games and development of literacy skills.
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Sound to Symbol techniques such as song-maps, tapping & song-dotting.
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Developmentally appropriate language and literacy activities that are easy to implement both indoors and outdoors.
Level 3: Song-Games
& Techniques Extended
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1-2 Educators, & Parents
This training program is designed for participants who have completed Level 2 Training. This engaging, high-energy program provides the opportunity for participants to learn additional song-games. It also teaches new Singing English techniques and how to extend them into engaging writing lessons.
Nature Play: What is it & how to make it happen!!
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1/2 Educators, & Parents
At this workshop educators will learn:
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Why children need to play outside.
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How to create opportunities for physical and emotional risk-taking in nature play.
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Practical strategies for safely taking children outside.
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Games and activities for using nature play as part of any program.
Coyote Mentoring
& Forest Fun!
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1/2 Educators, & Parents
Jay Roberts, founder of Tofino Nature Kids and Bonnie Davison, founder of the Victoria Nature School team up to offer a day of inspiring sessions.
At the morning session educators will learn:
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An introduction to the Coyote Mentoring approach to Nature Education.
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How the Coyote "teacher-trickster" inspires a compelling need to know, guiding the passion of the student to his or her own learning.
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Coyote Mentoring Theory, interwoven with practical applications such as fun games and songs.
At the afternoon session educators will learn:
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How routine is important even in a child-led program.
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Songs and activities that help promote routine and safety in a forest or nature session.
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Songs and activities that promote literacy as well as curiosity for nature.
Nature School 101
Making it Happen!
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1-3 Educators, & Parents​
At this workshop educators will learn:
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The 'must haves' when creating an outdoor site.
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No walls? -How does that affect classroom management and safety?
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Risk Management -Being prepared for the unknown; writing a risk management plan
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What does the first day of a nature program really look like? What routine works best for your students?
Nature School 101-Part 2
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1-3 Educators, & Parents who have attended Nature School 101
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At this workshop educators will learn:
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How to connect outdoor activities to curriculum expectations.
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Games and activities that promote routine and outdoor learning.
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How to assess and document learning in an outdoor classroom.
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How to help students have ownership over behaviour when in an outdoor classroom.
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How outdoor classrooms can make a teacher's life easier!
Outdoor Learning
in the School Yard!
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1-3 Educators
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At this workshop educators will learn:
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Easy and fun nature activities that can be used in any school yard.
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How to create routines that support regular outside learning.
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How to connect outdoor learning to the new BC curriculum.
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The importance of creating nature connections for both student and staff wellness.
Taking Literacy Outside
Oh Yes, You Can!
Designed for preschool, K, Grade 1-3 Educators & Parents
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At this workshop educators will learn:
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Developmentally appropriate activities such as Singing English song-games that create strong literacy foundations for reading and writing success.
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Classroom management tips for literacy activities in an outdoor classroom with no walls, chairs or tables.
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How to extend a child's interest into reading and writing fun!
Risky Play
Where to draw the line!
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1/2 Educators, & Parents
At this workshop, educators will learn:
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The benefits of taking risks
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How to assess risk; where to draw the line
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How to chose and/or create the ideal natural environment for maximum benefits!
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Games and activities that help children learn to manage choices during risky play opportunities.
RISK!
How to plan for it.
How to manage it.
Designed for Preschool, K, Grade 1/2 Educators, & Parents
At this workshop, educators will learn:
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How to write a risk management plan
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How to assess any outdoor location for potential risks
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The benefits of students taking risks
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How to assess risky play; where to draw the line
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Games & activities educators can use to create routines that support safe outdoor learning environments.