Dr. Claire Warden and Dr. Rachel Larimore are the authors of a new book, Reimagining The Role of Teachers in Nature-Based Learning: Helping Children be Curious, Confident, and Caring. This new resource is designed for early childhood educators--including infant, toddler, preschool, and elementary providers--interested in more intentional use of nature in their teaching.
In the book, Dr. Warden and Dr. Larimore lay out the many roles teachers play when implementing nature-based strategies, and explore the research and theory behind each role, specific language or behaviors of each role in practice, and questions to help educators reflect on their practice.
Join Natural Start on January 22 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT for a webinar with the authors to learn more about how educators can not only identify, but also embody, their many roles when implementing nature-based strategies.
Dr. Rachel A. Larimore is an educator, consultant, and former nature-based preschool director. For nearly 30 years her work has focused on the intentional integration of nature to support young children’s holistic development by learning with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. She has written multiple books including Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, and Establishing a Nature-based Preschool. Rachel is the founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, an organization focused on helping early childhood educators start nature-based schools or add nature-based approaches into their existing program.
Dr. Claire Warden is an internationally renowned educator, consultant, and advocate for nature-based learning. As the creator of the Floorbook® Approach and founder of Mindstretchers Academy, she has transformed early years education by promoting inquiry-led, child-centered learning in outdoor environments. With over 30 years of experience, Claire works with educators worldwide to implement nature pedagogy, offering practical tools for documentation, planning, and curriculum development. Her passion for reconnecting children with nature and empowering educators through innovative teaching strategies has made her a leading voice in early childhood education.
