Bringing the Indoors Outdoors: Exploring the Immediate Environments Tall Not Small

with Helen Barry

Child led construction and play for indoors and outdoors.

This workshop explores the immediate environment of the crèche, classroom, garden or green spaces to create, build and play on a large scale. The focus is on building upwards and outwards, exploring spatially the world from an early years perspective. This workshop is specifically designed to use and investigate the potential of easy accessible everyday familiar materials.

Key elements of this workshop will support the child’s ability to work both independently and as part of a team using a playful and solution driven approach.

Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue

Materials to bring along:

Participants are invited to bring along some of the materials listed:

2 metre long insulation piping, washed out milk containers (please), strong tape, a selection of cardboard boxes, some big enough for a child or more to climb in. Pipe cleaners, corrugated cardboard strips, wool, crayons and stickers.

Booking Criteria:

• This workshop has been prepared specifically for childcare professionals and SAC services based within the Dublin City Childcare Committee catchment area. (If this criteria does not apply to you, your booking may be cancelled)

• Booking is on a first come, first served basis
• Places are limited to 20