"Life isn't about finding yourself; It's about creating yourself."

"Life isn't about finding yourself;

It's about creating yourself." 

 My passion and love of learning stems from a belief that learning is a life-long process.  We strive to be open and adaptable to the many changes and challenges of everyday life. I try to model continued learning as the children see me reading, studying and implementing new, creative adaptations and theory to our home environment and lives.  By giving them these roots, my hope is they will also follow a path of inquiry and know as students of life, they will always be learning and growing♥

Sherry Giasson-Johnson, 2018 

Here are some web based learning opportunities on engaging children in the outdoor environment on You tube.  I will add more as they become available:)

Engaging Young Children in the Outdoor Environment (Video #166)

Outdoor environments are more than swing sets and slides! This Apples Video Magazine will address the Illinois Early Learning Standards in revealing the mysterious process of creating an outdoor classroom. Young children can be equally engaged in learning through play outdoors as they are indoors. Viewers will understand the value of play in outdoor settings that promote social interactions, independence, creativity, and most importantly, friendships. Join the fun as we view outdoor play. Recorded: September 2009

 

Outdoor Environments for Learning in Early Years - Part 1 

 
An online workshop to explore and learn how to use the outdoor environment to facilitate and enable learning in early years. This workshop is hosted by Collaboroo, an online community for primary teachers and early years teachers and delivered by Laura England, Early years teacher and blogger at Little Miss Early Years. Part 1 – The benefits of outdoor play Creating outdoor play spaces Making the most of the seasons

 

Outdoor Environments for Learning in Early Years Part 2 

 

 An online workshop to explore and learn how to use the outdoor environment to facilitate and enable learning in early years. This workshop is hosted by Collaboroo, an online community for primary teachers and early years teachers and delivered by Laura England, Early years teacher and blogger at Little Miss Early Years. Part 2 – Outdoor maths Loose parts play with nature Outdoor art