Bright Ideas - The Natural Start Blog
Holiday Book Fair!
November 30, 2021
View a recording of our Second Annual Holiday Book Fair to get recommendations for some of the best children's books about nature that were released in 2021. Read More
Natural Start Forum: Enrolling with Equity in Mind
November 9, 2021
View the recording of a webinar about building more equitable systems and reducing barriers to accessing nature-based education through designing an equitable enrollment process. Read More
Natural Start Forum: UnPD Your Professional Development
October 11, 2021
Join the Natural Start Alliance on October 26 for guidance on designing (un)professional development that meets your individual needs and the collective needs of your staff and colleagues. Read More
Early Childhood Sessions at #NAAEE2021!
September 30, 2021
Browse the list of early childhood sessions at the 50th annual NAAEE Conference and 18th annual Research Symposium. Read More
Natural Start Forum: Exploring Cultural Connections to Nature
September 1, 2021
View a recording of a forum exploring cultural connections to nature, what it means to be culturally relevant, and how to develop programs that welcome all members of your community. Read More
Outdoor Preschools Win Opportunity for Licensing in Washington State
May 28, 2021
Washington became the first state in the nation with a permanent commitment to licensing outdoor preschools, promoting greater access to outdoor learning for young children across the state. Read More
Register Today for #NatStart2021!
May 17, 2021
Register for our 2021 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference for access to 110+ sessions, available on-demand until July 2022. Read More
Natural Start Forum: Removing Barriers to Outdoor Gear
May 17, 2021
This month we are highlighting an essential part of nature-based learning: outdoor gear! Hear stories from providers around the country who’ve removed barriers to accessing quality outdoor gear, creating sustainable models for programs and families. Read More
Natural Start Forum: Outdoor Preschool Policy Action Framework
March 31, 2021
Advocates of nature-based learning! View a recording about the newly released Outdoor Preschool Policy Action Framework and find your unique pathway to make nature-based & outdoor preschools available to all children. Read More
Natural Start Forum: Mindfulness with Alison Cohen
March 3, 2021
Join Natural Start for a live workshop facilitated by certified mindfulness instructor Alison Cohen. Participate in guided meditation, better understand the practice of mindfulness and its value, and learn new tactics for practicing mindfulness, geared specifically at educators. Read More