Bright Ideas - The Natural Start Blog
Little School Takes on Toys R Us in New Video
December 4, 2014
The Juniper Hill School, a place-based preschool in Maine, has posted a video to answer last year's Toys R Us commercial that disparaged environmental education. Read More
Support Natural Start on #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2014
What do you support on #GivingTuesday? When you support Natural Start, we reach more educators and parents, and ensure that children in every community get the nature-rich early education experiences that they need to thrive. Read More
Working Forum on Design and Nature Coming This Spring
November 25, 2014
This spring, the World Forum Foundation's Global Collaborative OnDesign and Nature Action Collaborative for Children will be hosting the first-ever Working Forum on Design and Nature: Designing Inspiring and Effective Spaces for Children. Read More
Resource Review: Taking Learning Outdoors
November 25, 2014
Here's a summary of the resource reviews in the latest issue of the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education focused on taking learning outdoors. Read More
Nature-Based Preschool National Conference Dates Announced
November 24, 2014
Save the date to connect with nature-based preschool educators from around the country at the third Nature-Based Preschool National Conference August 19-22 in Georgia. Read More
New Issue of International Journal of Environmental Education Available
October 31, 2014
The second volume of this free online journal is now available and includes research, articles, and more. Read More
Join Natural Start at NAEYC in Dallas!
October 29, 2014
Will you be at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 2014 Conference in Dallas this November? If so, be sure to connect with Natural Start while you're there. Read More
Outdoor Experiences Build Confidence and Environmental Stewardship in Girls
October 22, 2014
A new report from Girl Scouts finds that time spent outdoors boosts girls' confidence, problem solving, and environmental stewardship. Read More
New Journal Issue Focuses on Greening Early Childhood Education
October 21, 2014
This special issue of Children, Youth and Environments explores the outcomes associated with bringing nature into early childhood education and the benefits it provides for early development. Read More
New Campaign Challenges Families and Schools to Reclaim Down Time
October 1, 2014
The Alliance for Childhood and Reel Link Films have launched a campaign to start a national conversation about our priorities for children and families. Read More