AKRON, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children of all ages are invited to attend a workshop focusing on two supplemental curriculums that help teach wildlife-related concepts. The newer Growing Up WILD (for ages 3-7 years) and traditional Project WILD (K-12) guidebooks will both be provided at no charge. All participants must stay for the duration of the program which is 9am-3pm on Tuesday, July 19th. The workshop will take place at the Division of Wildlife District Three office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319.

 

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s senses of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.  Workshop participants will take home an easy-to-use book containing nearly 30 field-tested activities focusing on wildlife and nature. These activities blend social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills to help foster learning and are correlated to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and the Head Start Domains.

 

Project WILD involves young people and wildlife, a proven formula for generating interest and participation. Project WILD is a supplementary education program emphasizing awareness, appreciation, and understanding of wildlife and natural resources. Attractive and easy to use, Project WILD is an ideal way to supplement your curriculum and fire the imagination of your students. All activities are correlated to Ohio’s K-12 Science and Social Studies Academic Content Standards.

 

There is no workshop free but registration is required by calling Gene Easter at (330) 928-6691.

Registration is open until July 15th however spaces are limited.

 

Read more about wildlife education programs and workshop opportunities by visiting www.ohioprojectwild.org