{"id":794312,"date":"2024-04-15T12:17:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T16:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forests.org\/?p=794312"},"modified":"2024-04-24T14:32:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T18:32:39","slug":"plt-canada-trees-and-me-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forests.org\/fr\/plt-canada-trees-and-me-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Learning Tree Canada Releases New Environmental Education Resource – Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature With Young Children"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ottawa, ON<\/strong>\u2014Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is thrilled to release a new environmental education resource today for families and teachers to connect young children ages 1\u20136 to nature, with a focus on trees.<\/p>\n

Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children<\/em><\/a> offers hundreds of ideas for fun, indoor and outdoor, learning experiences perfect to celebrate Earth Day and beyond! Take toddlers and preschoolers on a nature journey, exploring the environment through their senses, experiencing trees throughout the seasons, and connecting with their community.<\/p>\n

Every Child Benefits by Being Nurtured by You and <\/em>Nature<\/h3>\n

Just imagine. The little nature explorers you nurture today are the future leaders making a difference tomorrow! When you introduce children to the environment, it sparks curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Being in nature promotes cognitive development, physical health, emotional well-being, social skills, and even healthy risk-taking.<\/p>\n

\u201cPLT Canada\u2019s Trees & Me<\/em>\u00a0is a comprehensive resource that serves as a catalyst for early years educators seeking to cultivate meaningful connections between children, trees, and the broader wonders of nature. In a world increasingly disconnected from nature, this resource stands as a beacon of hope by encouraging educators to instill a love for trees and the environment in young minds. The carefully curated experiences are designed not only to support development and learning in children but also to engage a sense of environmental responsibility and encourage an understanding of living in reciprocity with Mother Earth,\u201d said Alyson McMullen, Program Coordinator for Natural Curiosity.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Included<\/h3>\n

Designed for families and caregivers, childcare providers, and early childhood or PreK-Grade 1 educators, Trees & Me <\/em>activities can be easily adapted to meet each child\u2019s unique needs and used in a range of settings, including preschools, childcare, nature centres, and at home. Special instructions tailor many experiences for children under three years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Each hands-on learning experience incorporates elements of music, movement, art, math and manipulatives, reading and writing, and outdoor play, all while building key social skills like collaboration, empathy, and communication.<\/p>\n

Trees & Me<\/em> activities connect with The First Peoples Principles of Learning and pan-Canadian global competencies. Included with the guide are many supporting resources, such as tested techniques for engaging early learners, tips for outdoor learning and bringing nature inside, as well as ways to connect parents as partners in their child\u2019s education.<\/p>\n

Trees & Me <\/em>can be purchased directly from\u00a0PLT Canada\u2019s Shop<\/a> along with an accompanying self-paced online professional development course<\/a>. Learn how to lead outdoor learning and bring nature inside to enhance your early childhood programming.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Celebrate Earth Month with Nature-Based Activities<\/h3>\n

From now until May 18, 2024, celebrate Earth Month and Teacher Appreciation Week with a special promotion on PLT Canada\u2019s educational resources. Get 20% off the e-book versions of Trees & Me<\/em>, Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide<\/em>, and Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers<\/em> using coupon code EARTHDAY24. Visit pltcanada.org\/en\/earthday<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Introduce the children in your life to nature through PLT Canada. Together, let\u2019s plant a seed and grow a lifetime love of learning and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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