Early childhood experts Kate Jarrett and Nancy Doherty share their ideas for memorable storytelling with very young children. They tell some of their favourite stories in this 1 hour filmed workshop.
Kate Jarrett shares a wealth of nature-based simple songs, rhymes and finger games for very young children, all based on the theme of autumn. This is a live, 32 minute video of an outdoor workshop with parents and very young children.
Explore seasonal changes in Spring and learn the benefits of exploring with the senses in this gardening workshop for Early Years educators. Get great gardening tips and nature activities with Pathway Coordinator, Cathy Dueck, and Pathway Consultant, Nancy Doherty. (1 hour 38 minutes)
A first step in discovering the wonders of birds and trees in spring for parents and educators working with very young children (birth to 5 years). Learn some of the spring birdsongs and common trees in Peterborough, Ontario with Pathway Program Coordinator Cathy Dueck. (50 minutes)
In this workshop with Camp Kawartha Executive Director Jacob Rodenburg, you’ll be introduced to a whole suite of activities that practice using your sight, hearing, feeling, smell and taste in new ways to help you and your children connect to nature. Best suited for educators and families who have children between the ages of 5 and 12. (53 minutes)
Pathway coordinator, Cathy Dueck, helps kids age 5-8 ‘Meet Local Birds’ for this Eco Symposium 2021 virtual workshop. (27 minutes)
Join TRACKS Program Educators Kelly King and Kristin Muskratt as they explore integrating Indigenous Knowledge and insights into outdoor learning. They discuss land acknowledgements and bringing respect into all interactions in the outdoors. (6 minutes)
January 23, 2019 – Our Cold, Wet, Muddy and Fun! workshop with Sue Ferren was so true to name! Not only did we experience first-hand all of the chilly temps, rain, mud and snow within the span of our Saturday morning together, but we enjoyed a rich morning of learning, sharing and FUN. Sue revealed the magic that can be found when we courageously bundle our wee ones and venture out, whatever the weather!
All 15 folks who attended, including 2 wee ones, were led on a clear pathway to providing the invitation, clothing and materials necessary for children to explore, create and engage in any weather. Sue shared her wealth of knowledge, beautifully curated resources, an enviable nature-themed library, and a treasure trove of hands-on activities – both indoor and out – for us to explore. She also shared the challenges and barriers we know can keep the most intrepid explorers from venturing out, and ways to make that challenge more manageable and more fun.
In the warmth of the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre we brainstormed Barrier Breakers, models of how to bring nature in, loose parts of every description, and shared stories of mishaps and magic-making with wee ones in all weather. Then we were invited outdoors on a beautiful story walk with the laminated pages of In the Snow – Who’s Been Here. The story trail wove us through the cedar grove and opened to a clearing lovingly spread with activity centres showcasing simple and powerful activities to spark early years engagement. Mud kitchens, rain-filled tube mazes, tarp painting, and making nature-found masterpieces within empty ornate frames – all ready for hours of exploration. The wee ones who had been enjoying the morning under the watchful care of Jumping Mouse’s Martine Cleary, joined us to explore these centres. It was immediately obvious that with a few thoughtful materials, comfortable all-weather clothing, and adults willing to venture out, cold, wet and muddy are Fun!
