CCRC/WFRC – Creating Outdoor Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers: It’s Not Called a “Playground” Anymore

“Going Outside” is not just about what is out there but what you do when you are out there.  It is in the news almost weekly; America’s children are not getting enough exercise.  The First Lady has taken on this cause because it has become a serious issue for our children today. This training will help participants understand the benefits of taking children outside daily and provide suggestions on how to create spaces for infants and toddlers outside that support all areas of learning and introduce them to the natural environment.  Finally, participants will be giving ideas on what activities can be included in their outdoor spaces.  This training provides information that supports ITERS-R subscales: Space and Furnishings, Personal Care Routines, Activities and Interactions.  (DCDEE 1, 2,8)

2 DCDEE credit hrs.

Presenter: Sandy Weaver,  Infant Toddler Specialist

Registration Deadline  Jun. 15th @ 12pm

New Location:

Child Care Resource Center is located at 500 W. Fourth Street, Suite 202, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. 

Parking Instructions:

Daytime workshops:  CCRC does not have onsite parking for workshop participants.  Parking is available at the parking deck at the corner of 4th and Poplar Streets for $9.00 daily, 3hrs -$4.00, 5hrs – $6.00, 1/2hr. $1.00  The machine accepts, debit cards, credit cards and cash. 

Evening workshops:  Parking is available on the right side of the parking lot directly behind the Lowey Building (500 W. Fourth Street) between Spruce Street and Poplar Street. Enter on the Poplar Street side and park only on the right side of the parking lot. You can park anywhere on the right side after 5pm.

Street Parking:  From 9 am to 6 pm you can park on the street for a fee of .50 cents for 2 hours of parking at a parking meter. Parking is free after 6pm. 

Building Entrance:

4th Street entrance: You must enter the building by the front door – turquoise awning – sign in with the security guard and say that you are attending a meeting with Child Care Resource Center

Doors will be locked for evening workshops 15 minutes after the session start time.