SHARE programs help you take your teaching to the next level with hands-on and interactive professional development workshops in small groups.
To schedule any of the following programs, contact Early Childhood Program Manager Dru Corliss at 317.264.9867 or [email protected].
Nature Based Play
90-minute, at the museum or at your school
Scheduled upon request
$150/per session
Educators will explore the importance of nature-based play and how they can incorporate this learning into their classrooms. Teachers will discuss research based, open-ended teaching strategies and engage in hands-on activities that use natural materials in a variety of ways that include elements of STEAM and sensory focused learning opportunities. Teachers are encouraged to take part in activities that will be included in the curriculum guide.
Social Emotional Learning
90-minute, at the museum or at your school
Scheduled upon request
$150/per session
Educators will explore the importance of social emotional learning for preschool-aged students and how to support their student’s development in their own classrooms. Teachers will engage in various hands-on activities and participate in a discussion on how to connect with their students through open-ended play. Teachers are encouraged to take part in activities that will be included in the curriculum guide.
Literacy and Storytelling
90-minute, at the museum or at your school
Scheduled upon request
$150/per session
Educators will explore the art of storytelling and how to extend the impact of a story to other learning experiences in the classroom. Teachers will join in a discussion about choosing engaging and inclusive books, while also exploring hands-on activities related to some of our most loved books. Teachers are encouraged to take part in activities that will be included in the curriculum guide.
SENSORY PLAY
Sensory activities are popular with young children for a reason – they are fun! Embracing messy sensory play is an important part of the early childhood experience, as children can direct their own learning as they experiment with new materials and tools. By providing a variety of sensory experiences, you can encourage your students to think creatively and approach problems in new ways.
STORY TIME
Story time is an integral part of learning for young children. There are many great books out there for children and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. As teachers, sometimes we choose books related to a special theme or topic and sometimes we choose books just for fun, but don’t worry! These tips will work for both situations.
STEAM ACTIVITIES
STEAM – or science, technology, engineering, art and math – are a primary focus for children at all levels of their schooling. How can we, as early childhood educators, support young children as they experiment with STEM concepts in new and exciting ways? By using real tools and looking at common objects in new ways, you can learn to incorporate STEM concepts into your current lessons to extend the learning for all your students.
