Rooted in Play: The Power of Place

Conference Sessions

Please sign-up in advance for the conference sessions you wish to attend. This will allow us to plan effectively for rooms and materials needed for sessions. While all meals are included in conference registration, please check the meals that you plan to eat during the conference.

The registration link for the conference and lodging is on the conference web page: www.soe.edu. Conference registration will close on May 15th.

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* 1. What is your last and first name?

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* 2. What is your email address?

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* 3. Are you attending the conference for all three days or just one day?

June 1, 2, and 3

June 3 only

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* 4. Thursday, June 1, 2023 Afternoon and Evening Activities

2:00pm Pre-conference Activity: Tour of SIUC Child Development Lab (optional)

3:00pm Pre-conference Activity: Tour of SIUC Child Development Lab (optional)

5:00pm Opening Keynote by David Sobel, "Will My Child Be Ready for Kindergarten or First Grade: A Review of Ten Years of Research on Nature-based Early Childhood Programs"

6:30pm Dinner

8:00pm Campfire and Music by Matt Basler

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* 5. Friday, June 2 Morning Activities (select one of the workshops in red font)

6:30am Sunrise Yoga with Joan (optional)

7:30am Breakfast

9:00am Opening Keynote by Rachel Larimore, "Playing Beyond Walls: Leveraging the Power of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood"

10:15-12:00 Supporting the Development of Executive Function through Outdoor Games by David Sobel

10:15-12:00 Communicating with Parents About the Nature-Based Approach by Rachel Larimore

10:15-12:00 A Tale of Two Cities: Reggio Emilia, Italy and Carbondale, IL by Christie McIntyre

10:15-12:00 Journaling with Young Learners to Draw Conclusions in Nature by Grant Miller

10:15-12:00 Place-Based Learning = Learning is Everywhere by Jill Raisor and Simone Nance

10:15-12:00 Fostering Meaningful Investigations Though Play and Provocation by Kasey Kile and Kodo Kids

12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch (included with registration)

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* 6. Friday, June 2 Afternoon Workshops 1:00-4:00 (select one)

1:00 - 4:00 PM Using Small Worlds to Promote Children’s Language and Literacy Competencies by Lisa Daly

1:00 - 4:00 PMConnecting the Learner to the Landscape by Steve Gariepy

1:00 - 4:00 PM Distinguishing Between Outdoor Risks, Hazards, and Fears by Rachel Larimore

1:00 - 4:00 PM Using Nature Scavenger Hunts with Young Learners to Promote Curiosity and Wonder by Lea Maue

1:00 - 4:00 PM Leave No Trace by Sydney Pogue

1:00 - 4:00 PM Play, Stay, Think Here-Environments that Foster Investigation by Kasey Kile and Kodo Kids

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* 7. Friday, June 2 Recreation Activities 4:30-6:00 (check two preferences)

Pamper Pole

Mobile Rock Climbing Wall

Low Rope Challenge Course

Guided Hike

Paddling on Water

Alone time

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* 8. Friday, June 2 Evening Activities

6:30pm Dinner

8:00pm Sip and Paint

7:30pm Night Hike

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* 9. Saturday, June 3 Morning Activities (select one in RED)

6:30 am Yoga with Joan

7:30 am Breakfast

8:30 am Welcome Session - Christie McIntyre

9:00 - 11:30 AM Transforming Outdoor Environments by Lisa Daly

9:00 - 11:30 AM Shifting from Teaching About to Teaching With Nature: Learning from the Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Movement by Rachel Larimore

9:00 - 11:30 AM The Way of the Paddle by Steve Gariepy

9:00 - 11:30 AM Math, Loose Parts, and Nature by Carla Gull

9:00 - 11:30 AM Language Development, Nature, and Movement by David Sobel

9:00 - 11:30 AM Fostering Meaningful Investigations Through Play and Provocation by Kasey Kile and Kodo Kids

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch (included with registration)

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* 10. Saturday, June 3 Afternoon Workshops (select one in Red)

12:30-2:00 PM Turkey, Salamanders, and Frogs, Oh My! Hands-on and Playful Animal Experiences by Carla Gull

12:30-2:00 PM Forest Bathing to Promote Wellness by Lea Maue

12:30-2:00 PM Play, Stay, Think Here-Environments that Foster Investigation by Kasey Kile and Kodo Kids

12:30-2:00 PM A Tale of Two Cities: Reggio Emilia, Italy and Carbondale, IL by Christie McIntyre

12:30-2:00 PM Creating Nature-Based Manipulatives by Melisa Viernow, Patty Davis and Amanda Sullivan

2:00 pm Saturday, June 3 Closing Keynote
Rooted in Play: Reflection, Inspiration and Next Steps by Lisa Daly