Our professional development sessions present research-aligned strategies that help educators integrate movement, outdoor enrichment, and play-based learning to improve student engagement, self-regulation, and academic readiness.
Sticks & Sprouts’ curriculum and training are grounded in research supporting the benefits of outdoor learning, play-based experiences, movement, and nature connection on child development. Our approach draws from evidence-based practices in experiential education, child development, and inclusive learning to help educators create meaningful environments where students can build confidence, resilience, curiosity, and essential life skills.
Our team has presented at conferences, events, schools, and universities across the state, sharing research and ideas that help educators support this generation of children. Recent presentations and collaborations include the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, Columbia University, Rutgers University, Drew University, A Child’s Place Preschool, Eatontown Public Schools, and expert panels hosted by The Balance Project in Holmdel and Little Silver.
