Using the outdoors as inspiration, this online course is full of multi-sensory activities to support you and baby to explore the wonder of nature in the Winter! Designed to stimulate the senses and encourage an early connection with nature.
Who is the course aimed at?
Staffordshire parents/carers aged 19+ with babies aged 3 months to 2 years.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just an interest in the topic.
Course Content
Each week we focus on a different area of the Early Years and Foundation Stage Curriculum to support the development of babies through nature based ideas and activities. Taking inspiration from the season, activities will include sensory walks and Winter inspired story time, as well as seasonal arts and crafts! Adults are supported to adapt the activities each week to suit their baby.
How you will learn?
This is an online course held over 6 weeks. We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can try the activities and explore the resources in your own time.
Learner support
Your tutor guides this course and provide expert support wherever needed. We offer choice and flexibility to provide a quality learning experience. We work together to ensure the course is accessible and works for you. We offer a personal approach to our courses and are on hand to help and support throughout. Through WhatsApp groups and online platforms, we encourage learners to help each other , to create a supportive online learning environment.
Course Assessments
There are no formal assessments as part of this course. We ask for weekly feedback to encourage regular reflection. There are two compulsory final feedback forms to complete at the end of the course. Your family will receive a certificate of achievement at the end of this course.
Learning Materials
We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can try the activities and explore the resources in your own time. At the very start of the course we provide a ‘resource’ list. Each week there might be a few things you need to try the ideas, however we encourage you to reuse, recycle, adapt or borrow, before buying anything new!
What can learners progress onto next?
Many learners move onto other Community Learning courses, join local groups at their libraries and Family Hubs, or even set up their own groups to develop their connection and continue learning. We provide ideas for next steps throughout the course tailored to individual interests and aspirations too.
Location, Dates and Times
14/01/2025 to 24/02/2025, Tuesdays
Weekly email packs are sent at around 10.00am each Tuesday. These can be completed flexibly throughout the week.
Course fees
There are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Community Forest Services
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How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Rebecca Banks on:
Telephone 07525 120117