Journal
Volume 12, Number 1

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Table of Contents

Educational Environments and Practices Associated with Enhancement of Children’s Nature Connectedness in Early Childhood Education: A Scoping Review

  • Irina Salmi, University of Turku, Finland
  • Marie Halme, University of Turku, Finland
  • Paula Salo, University of Turku, Finland
  • Marja Seeve, University of Turku, Finland
  • Vivika Mäkelä, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Sweden
Literature Review

4

“This green tomato does not look ready to pick!”: Preschool children’s photography of gardening and cooking activities Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, Elon Un

  • Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, Elon University, USA
  • Mandy Heffernan, Columbia University, USA
  • Stephanie Abbazia, Elon University, USA
Research

25

Nature Playgardens as sites for early childhood education in a tropical city

  • Angelia Sia, National Parks Board, Singapore
  • Sum Chee Wah, Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Christine Lim, National Parks Board, Singapore
  • Khoo Kai En, National Parks Board, Singapore
  • Kenneth Er Boon, National Parks Board, Singapore
Research

40

Beyond Empathy: Wiijigaabawitaadidaa Niigaan Izhaayang (Moving Forward Together) toward Reconciliation through Indigenous Education in Early Childhood Environmental Education

  • Julie Ernst, University of Minnesota Duluth, USA
  • Claire Underwood, University of Cincinnati, USA
  • Thelma Nayquonabe, Indigenous Mentor, USA
Pedagogy

50

Nature attachment theory: Exploring the human-nature bond through an attachment theory lens

  • Alexia Barrable, Queen Margaret University, Scotland
Conceptual/Theory

64

Deconstructive play: Book and resource list

  • Carla Gull, Books and Resources Review Editor
Book Review

72