In Volume 12, Number 2, read articles covering preschoolers’ ideas about climate-friendly actions, teacher candidates in a nature reserve field setting, fire as a loose part, a digital platform to promote nature experiences, comparing zoo and urban settings, and more.
Join the Natural Start Alliance on Thursday, September 25 at 1 PM ET for a webinar highlighting Jessica Fong's newly published resource, Seeing Ourselves in Nature.
Enjoy a two-part session on safety and healthy risk-taking in nature-based programs, presented by Anne Stires and Amy Butler. The goal of these two sessions is to provide examples of the practices outlined in the Safety section of the Nature-Based Preschool Professional Practice Guidebook, which was written collaboratively by Anne, Amy, and Kit Harrington.
This summer, the Black Educator Network will participate in a unique opportunity visiting Urban Sprouts Child Development Center in St Louis, Missouri.
Join the Natural Start Graduate Student Network for a dynamic and thought-provoking research roundtable on Monday, June 16 at 11 am ET, showcasing graduate students' emerging research in nature-based learning.
In this webinar recording, hear from Seattle Playgarden's Inclusive Programs Director, Hannah Gallagher, as she shares about how to make your nature-based program more inclusive to children with disabilities.
Join Senior Policy Advisor Kit Harrington, and other amazing nature-based early educators presenting at the Children and Nature Network's Nature Everywhere Conference in St Paul Minnesota, May 13-17.
The Natural Start Alliance continues its partnership with the Evanston Public Library to bring you the best in children’s books about nature connection and environmental stewardship!
In this issue of Volume 12, read articles covering nature connectedness, nature playgardens and learning environments, Indigenous education in early childhood, nature attachment theory, and more.
Although we can make changes in our own families and schools, we can also help bring nature-based education to more children by becoming effective advocates for children. We've gathered resources to help you connect with organizations, find innovative programs, locate advocacy groups in your state, and take action on your own.
By taking action on behalf of children, we can help ensure that all young children get better education, more opportunities to connect with nature and the environment. Includes helpful resources for following legislation, getting tips for becoming an effective advocate, and more.
Interested in launching a new nature preschool program? We've compiled some of our best resources to help you develop a plan to create a sustainable program that's safe, effective, and inclusive.
