PROGRAM
Friday, October 3, 2025
Pre-conference in Narva: Natue is the first ABC book for the child.
The XV Outdoor Education Conference will take place on October 2 and 3, 2025. The theme is "Nature is a child's first primer - outdoor education supports speech development and language learning." At the two-day conference, well-known educators and kindergarten teachers from Estonia and abroad will share their knowledge and experiences in outdoor education. Traditionally, the conference will take place mostly outdoors, where you can expand your knowledge of the possibilities of using an open learning environment to support a child's speech development and second language learning by participating in active outdoor education activities.
Pre-registation required.
Departure from Hestia Hotel Europa. The conference will be held at Narva College.
Workshops, round tables in Tallinn educational institutions
Discussion of educational topic(s) and exchange of information and innovative ideas: learning about the literacy environment and learning integration in practice, guests introduce their literacy culture and methods.
Planned kindergartens: Tallinn Sipsik Kindergarten, Tallinn Kiisa Kindergarten, Tabasalu Teelahkme Kindergarten
Planned schools: Tallinn Kadriorg Gymnasium, International School, Tabasalu Educational Complex
List may change and be updated. Pre-registation required.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Discussion of the umbrella organization FELA topic(s) and exchange of information and innovative ideas.
Venue: Tallinn University
Exchange of information and innovative ideas on educational topics, innovative and integrated methods in education.
"Evolution Walk" – workshop leader Toomas Trapido.
Exploration of museum educational programs and discussion on integrating literacy learning with art, nature education and practical activities.
Pre-registation required.
Forest immersion – workshop leader introduces the possibilities of nature education in practice. Discussion on integrating literacy learning into nature education.
Departure from Hestia Hotel Europa. The conference will be held at Narva College.
Pre-registation required.
Plenary presentations: Indrek Park, Estonia; Liisa Karlsson, Finland; Stefan Samuelsson, Sweden; Maria Deskur, Poland
Venue: KUMU
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Discussion of educational topic(s) and exchange of information and innovative ideas.
Baroque music Ingeli Laiv-Järvi (oboe) Marius Järvi (cello), baroque dance ensemble Arte Movment.
Venue: The Teachers’ House
Pre-registation required.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Discussion of educational topic(s) and exchange of information and innovative ideas.
Entertainment. Free stage.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Discussion of educational topic(s) and exchange of information and innovative ideas: learning about the literacy environment and learning integration in practice, guests introduce their literacy culture and methods.
Planned kindergartens: Tallinn Pelguranna, Maasika, Lepistiku
Planned schools: Tallinn Art Gymnasium, Technical Gymnasium, Pelgulinna State Gymnasium
Pre-registation required.
The list may change and be updated.
