Journal
Volume 2, Number 1

Table of Contents

A Historical Note from the Editors Rachel Carson: Celebrated Environmental Ecologist and Early Childhood Environmental Education Advocate Yash Bhagwanji, Florida Atlantic University, USA Bora Simmons, University of Oregon, USA	6
Scaffolding as a tool for environmental education in early childhood Alex Zurek, Marquette University, USA Julia Torquati, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA Ibrahim Acar, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA Research	27
Young children's opportunities for unstructured environmental exploration of nature: Links to adults' experiences in childhood Shelby Gull Laird, Charles Sturt University, Australia Laura McFarland-Piazza, Charles Sturt University, Australia Sydnye Allen, Charles Sturt University, Australia Research	58
Taming the wild: Approaches to nature in Japanese early childhood education Rachael S. Burke, Hiroshima University, Japan Research	76
Early childhood educators' preferences and perceptions regarding outdoor settings as learning environments Julie Ernst, University of Minnesota in Duluth, USA Research	97
Creative connecting: Early childhood nature journaling sparks wonder and develops ecological literacy Kelly Johnson, Montessori Tides School, Florida, USA Pedagogy	126
Bridging the gap: Meeting the needs of early childhood students by integrating technology and environmental education Jana Willis, University of Houston - Clear Lake, USA Brenda Weiser, University of Houston - Clear Lake, USA Donna Kirkwood, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), USA Pedagogy	140
Growing up WILD: Teaching environmental education in early childhood Carol Fortino, University of Northern Colorado, USA Helen Gerretson, University of Northern Colorado, USA Linda Button, University of Northern Colorado, USA Vivian Masters, University of Northern Colorado, USA Pedagogy	156
Editors' Review of Research in Early Childhood Education for Sustainability: International Perspectives and Provocations Julie Davis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia Sue Elliott, University of New England, Australia Advocacy	172
Children, Youth and Environments (CYE) announces a special issue on greening early childhood education Patti Bailie, University of Maine at Farmington, USA Nancy Rosenow, Nature Explore/Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, USA Advocacy	181
The Natural Start Alliance: Building Collective Impact for Early Childhood Environmental Education Christy Merrick, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA Advocacy	184
Children's Books and Resources Review Brenda Weiser and Jill Smith, Editors, University of Houston, Clear Lake, USA	187
Information for Authors	192