Place Network Spring Conference
The Place Network Spring Conference is an immersive gathering for educators in the “place laboratory” of Jackson, focused on place-based education through the ecology lens of the Place Triangle. Through collaborative sessions, classroom visits, and field experiences in Grand Teton National Park, you’ll design solutions rooted in your own community. Participants leave with a practical change idea or ready-to-implement learning experience to bring back home.
Early Childhood Stories Night: Place-based Project Stories from Preschool and Kindergarten Programs Across America
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Language of Materials Workshop: Sewing with Children
Inspired by Reggio Emilia, this workshop explores the “hundred languages” of children through sewing. Participants will learn basic techniques, tools, and strategies for engaging young children in creative sewing projects. Explore ways to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and exploration, while setting children and teachers up for success in studio-based, hands-on learning experiences.
Interdisciplinary Place-Based Projects: Merging Place and Project Based
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Introduction to Place-Based Education Virtual Course
Explore the theory and application of place-based education!
Centering the Learners in Place-Based Education
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Implementing Nature-based and Reggio Emilia Practices Discussion
Join an interactive discussion of how nature-based, place-based, and Reggio Emilia principles and practices intersect.
Language of Materials Workshop: Collage
Open your mind to new experiences through exploring the language of loose parts in an evening workshop.
Place-Based Education Deep Dive: Virtual Book Study
In this virtual course, teacher participants will have the opportunity to go deeper into topics of place-based education through a book study.
Transitioning to Distance Learning Webinar
This recorded workshop is designed for participants interested in learning about how we connected with our children and parents when we were forced into distance learning as well as practical how-to tips for using iMovie, youtube and youtube playlists, google docs and zoom meetings that could improve the way you work with children and families in the future regardless of stay at home orders.