Project Learning Tree Combination Workshop

Massachusetts Project Learning Tree will hold an Early Childhood Experiences & K-8 Curriculum Combination Workshop at the South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell on Saturday, April 22^nd from 10 am to 4 pm.

Project Learning Tree® is an award-winning, nationally-recognized environmental education program of the American Forest Foundation.  PLT focuses on trees, forests, forest ecology and their place in human culture and enterprise.  PLT curriculums develop awareness, engage critical thinking skills and promote constructive action.  Developed for different age/grade levels, the interdisciplinary curriculums are designed for diverse teaching and learning styles.  

This combination workshop will focus on the Early Childhood module as well as the PreK- Grade 8 curriculum.

The Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood curriculum, written for PreK-K educators, emphasizes developing awareness of and connections with the natural world by building on what’s familiar to our young learners.  Its format is a variety of self-guided and teacher-led activities that follow a typical pre-school day.

The PreK – Grade 8 Curriculum includes nearly 100 hands-on; minds-on activities that connect with topics in Science, English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.

Participants will receive a copy of the Early Childhood guide as well as the PreK-8 curriculum guide.  Certificates of completion will also be given.

Workshop fee: $36/person, (pre-registration and pre-payment required). 

Please bring a bag lunch and wear clothes & shoes appropriate for indoor & outdoor activities

Please register by April 12^th by contacting Diane Thureson, dthureson@ssymca.org  or Melissa Kurkoski, mkurkoski@ssymca.org or call 781-659-2559 ext 216.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation sponsors PLT in Massachusetts with support from the Massachusetts Forest Alliance.