Early Education
Aistear in Action: Nature Outdoor Play and Learning in EY Settings
The webinar will focus on practical evidence-based resources to promote outdoor learning in early years settings. It will discuss resources that can work in any early years setting
Course Content
Finding moments of awe and joy in everything we do.
The importance of nature and outdoor play for staff and children in ELC settings.
Aistear in action in the environment
Providing an outdoor and nature experience - examples from a wide variety of situations. The resources suggested will be sustainable, cheap and inspiring.
Bringing the outside in and the inside out.
Aistear in Action in the planning and documentation of nature and outdoor play
Examples of planning that include the voice of the child and involve families. Examples of learning stories that integrate the four themes of Aistear : Communication, Exploring and Thinking, Identity and Belonging and Well being.
Aistear in Action in Interactions
At the heart of all of our rich experiences in Early Learning and Care are interactions. This webinar will focus on enriching the Early Learning and Care experience for all. Gillian will share from her authentic experience in settings on what works best, on how nature and children can inspires us and provide us with moments of awe every day.
Certification
Certificate of completion
Tutor
Gillian Powell is a part-time lecturer in Applied Professional Practice and Pedagogical Framing on a Bachelor in Applied Early Years Education course delivered in the Cork College of Commerce by the Dundalk Institute of Technology. She owned and managed The Haven Montessori School in Bandon for thirty-two years. This early years setting catered for over fifty children and the emphasis was on outdoor education. Outdoor education in three early years settings in Ireland was the focus of Gillian's research during the course of a Masters in Education in University College Cork.
Aistear in Action: Nature Outdoor Play and Learning in EY Settings
Unlock the full potential of Aistear, Ireland’s early childhood curriculum framework, through the lens of nature and outdoor play. This engaging webinar highlights the transformative role of outdoor environments in fostering children’s learning and well-being. Learn how to plan play-based, sustainable activities inspired by Aistear’s four themes. Perfect for educators eager to create awe-inspiring, child-led experiences that enrich development and align with best practices.
Curriculum
Webinar
DATE
10 Sep 2025
AVAILABLE SEATS
49
Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
LOCATION
Online
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion
PRICE
€ 20.00
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