Bright Ideas - The Natural Start Blog
Secretary Jewell Announces Initiative to Connect Youth to the Outdoors
March 28, 2014
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell issued a Secretarial Order to significantly expand recreational, educational, volunteer, and career opportunities for millions of youth and veterans on the nation’s public lands. Read More
Boston Conference Focuses on Nature-Based Learning in Urban Settings
March 5, 2014
The In Bloom in Boston: Best Practices in Urban Nature-Based Early Childhood Education conference will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center in Mattapan, Massachusetts. Read More
Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens are Blooming at New Hampshire Conference
March 5, 2014
In Bloom: Promising Practices in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education, the third annual Nature Preschool/Forest Kindergarten Conference, will be held May 16-17 at Antioch University New England (AUNE). Read More
Obesity Rates in Young Children Drop Dramatically
February 26, 2014
The latest CDC obesity data, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, show a significant decline in obesity among children aged 2 to 5 years. Read More
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