What's the impact of nature preschools on creative thinking? How does one develop a nature-based kindergarten program? Articles in this issue cover these questions and more, including topics on children's embodied and playful connections to nature, and book reviews.
Volume 5, Number 2 includes an English and Spanish article on posthumanist possibilities for early childhood EE; an article on the benefits and risks of tree climbing on child development and resiliency; an article on young children's and parents' preferences for outdoor play settings; a perspective on the importance of animals in early childhood environmental education; a review of "loose parts" in outdoor play environments.
