May 23 and 24, the Battlefords are the host location for an Early Years Summit, a learning opportunity for early childhood educators from across Saskatchewan.
Eight community agencies are partnering to bring this experience to the Battlefords.
The Early Years Summit draws upon the knowledge and expertise of many Canadian early childhood and nature educators to support those working with young children in deepening their understanding of learning in the early years, according to a press release.
Children up to five years of age are in a key period of development that has long-term impacts on their future. Summit participants will have the opportunity to explore how to connect indoor and outdoor play experiences, building their awareness and understanding of the value and benefits of outdoor learning for young children and their families.
Participants will experience outdoor learning while visiting several of the Battlefords outdoor locations in the river valley.
As part of the aummit, a free family night will be hosted at the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre May 23, 5-7 p.m.
“We hope that community families will join us to explore discover, wonder and create in the beautiful outdoors of our river valley,” organizers say.
For more information contact Colleen Sabraw at BECIP (306-446-4545), Elaine Sonmor at Parent Mentoring (306-446-6443) or Angela Yeaman at Living Sky School Division (306-937-7702).
