In this 60 minute session Niki Buchan of Natural Learning joins us to share experiences from practice captured in the book she coauthored, Exploring Natural Connections with Light, Reflection and Shadow.
In this session Niki will explore and share the magical wonders children discover when they are provided with a range of exciting and freely available natural and digital resources. A variety of sources of reflections, lights and shadows offer children the opportunity to play, to question, to wonder and to learn about the exciting world around them. She will share practical real case studies as well as suggested resources and provocations that will naturally engage children in scientific play and thinking. Digital literacy is most effective when it is meaningful and relevant to young children, when it is hands-on and integrated into play through natural exploration and curiosity.
Niki Buchan is CEO and owner of Natural Learning Educational Consultancy now based in Scotland. She works internationally as a conference keynote speaker, nature pedagogue, mentor and author having been invited to work in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, Iceland, Sweden, South Korea, China, Norway, Denmark and South Africa. She has developed a reputation as a strong advocate for children’s right to a high-quality and play based childhood. Niki is an award-winning author, has written 4 reference books and co-authored another 4 books including STEM Detectives. Her books are practical, visual books with many ideas for educators to implement immediately.
The session is for practitioners/teachers/childminders and college/university students.
The sessions will be hosted on Microsoft Teams (a log in is not required).
The session will be recorded.
