Early Education
Aistear in Action During Autumn: Outdoor Play and Learning in Early Years Settings
Celebrate the magic of autumn while unlocking the full potential of Aistear, Ireland’s early childhood curriculum framework. The webinar brings together the power of nature and the inspiration of Autumn with easy practical examples of professional practice to enrich play and learning in early years settings.
Discover how outdoor and indoor environments can foster children’s learning, well-being, and sense of belonging, while aligning with Aistear’s four themes. Gillian Powell M.Ed., early years professional and author of Thrive – Autumn Outdoor Nature Activities for Children and Families, will share practical, sustainable, and playful ideas to bring Aistear to life outdoors.
Discover how outdoor and indoor environments can foster children’s learning, well-being, and sense of belonging, while aligning with Aistear’s four themes. Gillian Powell M.Ed., early years professional and author of Thrive – Autumn Outdoor Nature Activities for Children and Families, will share practical, sustainable, and playful ideas to bring Aistear to life outdoors.
Who can do this Course?
Perfect for educators eager to create awe-inspiring, child-led experiences that embrace the season, this session will leave you inspired with new ways to weave Aistear into everyday practice.
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 During Autumn: Outdoor Play and Learning in Early Years Settings
Autumn is the perfect season to take learning outdoors! In this inspiring webinar, Gillian Powell M.Ed. will show you how to bring Aistear to life through the wonders of autumn. Explore practical, sustainable, and creative ideas that support children’s well-being, curiosity, communication, and sense of belonging in nature.
With exemplar learning stories and hands-on strategies, you’ll gain confidence in implementing Aistear in your autumn daily practice, creating meaningful, child-led experiences that align with best practice and celebrate the season.
Curriculum
Webinar
DATE
24 Sep 2025
AVAILABLE SEATS
43
Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
LOCATION
Online
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion
PRICE
€ 20.00
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