Facilitated by: Cara Caudle MEd, BASc, RECE
Let's come together and talk about the benefits of sensory enriched early childhood programs while making our own custom sensory gardens. Participants will get their hands in the dirt and plant seeds that they will continue to watch grow in the weeks and months ahead!
Learning Outcomes:
Describe sensory gardens and how they can support child development
List the eight sensory areas focused on in early childhood education
Design a sensory garden in response to children's sensory needs and preferences
Participants will get their hands dirty potting and planting a small sensory garden to take with them back to their program. While getting creative, we will learn about various plants, their sensory characteristics, relationships within the natural world to pollinators and growing conditions, and more!
Cara Caudle is a dedicated professional in Early Childhood Education, currently serving as the Director of Childhood Connect, where she oversees nature-based programs and professional development for early learning professionals. In addition, Cara teaches with First Nation Technical Institute’s Early Childhood Education program. With over 10 years of experience in early years programming and leadership across Ontario, Cara brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in early years curriculum and adult education. Cara holds an undergraduate degree in Child Studies and a Master's in Education, valuing holistic education that fosters a sense of balance between wellbeing, growth, and connection across the lifespan.
To access the printable poster, please use the following link: Let’s Make a Sensory Garden Middlesex Poster
Tuesday, June 17
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Campus Play Studio
29 Kilworth Park Dr
Komoka, ON, N0L 1R0
Cost
London/Middlesex: Pay What You Can
Elgin/Oxford: $10
Registration closes on Monday, June 16 at 12:00 PM
* Ticket types are based on the county you WORK in.