Training Calendar and Registration

The Natural Classroom: Fun Ways to Engage Kids in the Great Outdoors

• 05/08/25 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Through the 4-H lens, we will explore hands-on and engaging ways to involve youth (focusing on grades K-5, with ideas adaptable for PreK) in nature exploration, nature based social emotional learning, sensory play, problem solving, and environmental education. This training will be made available online for providers with a presentation/learning session and a culminating “hands-on” activity for providers to try out one of the nature-based lessons. Attendees will also get to learn about educational opportunities available through 4-H including county and state fair experiences and state-wide opportunities. 

Trainer: Elaine Kaple, M.S.Ed., 4-H Youth Development Educator, University of Illinois Extension. Educator, 4-H Metro Youth Development

Gateways Content Areas: D (1.5 hours)     

CDA Content Areas: 2 (1.5 hours)