The program supports professionals as they energize and enrich curriculum with object based learning and uncover new ways to engage parents in children’s education. A full day orientation is followed by  monthly theme-based workshops and 15 hours of on-site and/or phone / email support for professionals or practicum.

• Brainstorm early  childhood topics to identify experiential learning opportunities for children and families.
• Introduce visual literacy vocabulary and its uses in engaging children in conversation.
• Explore the use of everyday objects and environments to promote careful observation and critical thinking.
• Practice how to incorporate process into parent programs and/or curriculum.

Includes materials to support enrichment activities for center, daycare, or home-based professionals and parent-child activities to extend classroom learning. Team of professionals or professionals and parents together encouraged. (See Messages of the Built Environment).