Nature At Play: An Early Childhood Ediucation Conference

 

On April 16 GA hosted an Nature at Play an Early Childhood Education conference that welcomed nearly 100 area educators who spent the morning engaging in conversation about the vital role of outdoor play and education in a child's life. Amanda Mitchell, GA's  Director of Early Childhood Education, planned the event to draw on GA's leadership and rich work in the field, connect regional teachers to each other, and design solutions that address and alarming rise in Nature Deficit Disorder in our young children.  A resounding success, the program featured a keynote address by Cheryl Charles, Founder of Children and Nature Network, and workshops by GA teachers and area specialists in the field of early childhood education.  The Delaware Valley Assoc. For the Education of Young Children and The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education joined with GA in sponsoring the event.