Play and Grow Green : Eco-Friendly Learning for Young Change-Makers 

 All training offers a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title. This four-part PD series training workshop will explore how early educators can promote sustainability, environmental stewardship, and eco- friendly conscious practices into their classrooms using project-based learning (PBL) and Space-based learning (SBL). These are Accreditation CEU Approved.  

Learning Objectives:   

•   Understand the principles of eco-pedagogy and its role in early education.  
•   Explore project-based learning strategies for environmental education.    
• Develop classroom initiatives that promote sustainability and environmental awareness.     
• Implement age-appropriate, eco-friendly activities for different developmental stages.

Week 3: Creating Green Classrooms and Sustainable Learning Environments

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Focus:  Eco-friendly classroom practices: reducing waste, recycling, and using natural materials. 

            Engaging families and communities in sustainability efforts. 

 Activities: 

•  Classroom sustainability audit: Identifying areas for improvement. 
•  Action planning: Developing a "Green Classroom Pledge" with students. 

Key Takeaway: Educators receive practical tools for making their classrooms more sustainable.

Week 4: Age-Specific Eco-Friendly Activities for Young Learners

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Focus: Implementing developmentally appropriate sustainability activities.

Key Takeaway:

• Participants leave with a toolkit of eco-friendly activities to integrate into their classrooms. 
• Hands-on learning experiences tailored to different age groups.