Green play and learning with Sardes!

"Green Play and Learning" is an ISSA peer learning activity (PLA) developed by Sardes (the Netherlands) and the Neohumanist Educational Association (AEN, Romania). Within this PLA, trainers will be instructed to teach preschool and early-years teachers how they can enrich their program with the permaculture ethics of "care for the earth, care for people and fair share," and use the natural curiosity of young children to explore and discover nature.

The Training

In the "Green Play and Learning" training courses, ECD teachers will learn how to use young children's curiosity about nature and how to incorporate the permaculture principles of "care for the earth, care for people and fair share." They will take the children outdoors to discover the overwhelming treasures of nature and to learn how to bring nature and natural materials indoors and use them there too. Participants are taught how to design and develop a nature theme with activities that cover all the relevant areas of development.

Download the flyer "Green Play and Learning"

Logistical details

When: Monday-Tuesday, May 13-14, 2019

Where: Visitors centre Natuurmonumenten Gooi en Vechtstreek, Noordereinde 54-b, 1243JJ, Graveland

Places available: maximum 12 participants (maximum 2 members per ISSA member)

Accommodation: a one-night stay covered by the ISSA / PLA program (lodging + breakfast).

Travel: 100 EUR per participant toward travel costs is provided by ISSA / CHP.

Meals: on May 13 lunch and dinner are provided. On Tuesday, May 14 lunch is provided.