Bright Ideas - The Natural Start Blog
Add Your Voice to the Conversation in Ottawa
February 25, 2014
NAAEE is now accepting proposals for its 2014 Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, and encourages submissions related to early childhood education. Read More
NSTA Adopts Position on Early Childhood Science Education
February 6, 2014
A position statement adopted by NSTA affirms the importance of learning science and engineering practices in the early years to foster children's curiosity and enjoyment in exploring the world around them and to lay the foundation for science learning throughout their entire lives. Read More
Earn a Certificate in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
February 6, 2014
Starting this summer, Antioch University New England’s (AUNE) Department of Education will offer a certificate in nature preschool/forest kindergarten professional development. Read More
Support Childplay Institute's Crowdfunding Campaign
January 17, 2014
You can help deserving educators attend the Children Learning with Nature Training Institute. Read More
Support the Strong Start for America's Children Proposal
January 10, 2014
A significant proposal is being discussed in Congress that would give children a stronger start, and our states and communities more prosperity. Read More
Recycled Holiday Craft Ideas from our Pinterest Board
December 12, 2013
Crafts are a great way to reuse everyday materials, and they keep crafting costs low while also reducing waste. Here are five of our favorites from our Pinterest board. Read More
New Toy Tops the TOADY Award for Worst Toy of the Year
December 10, 2013
Just one day after the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood announced the winner of its worst-toy-of-the-year competition--the iPotty--a new, even more questionable toy for babies has come on the market. Read More
Vote for the Worst Toy of the Year
December 6, 2013
See the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood's nominees for the year's worst toy, and cast your vote in support of healthy, happy childhoods. Read More
Making Mud Kitchens
November 22, 2013
British early childhood nature education expert Jan White argues that mud kitchens are low-cost, easy, and fun spaces for children to play and develop. Read More
What Young Learners Really Need to Learn
November 5, 2013
A growing number of education experts argue that the best way to prepare for future academic learning is not with early academic learning. Listen to a podcast in which experts advocate for more play-based learning that lets children explore, create, and develop a love of learning. Read More