Books

Nature-based preschools are powerful programs that fuse early childhood and environmental education to develop a child’s lifelong connection with the natural world. With the number of this program growing throughout the country, many nature centers are asking, “Is a nature-based preschool right for us?”

For many school-age children, outdoor experiences are very limited. The author compellingly argues for ensuring that children have outdoor play and learning opportunities, describes exciting playgrounds in the U.S. and other countries, and provides practical information on safety, accessibility, and curriculum.

To help maximize a child's learning , this set of nature-themed exploration activities instills a sense of wonder, an appreciation for the environment and building blocks toward understanding the natural world. Each activity includes a brain insight on the back of the card, giving adults an understanding of the benefits gained through the experience.

Lens on Outdoor Learning includes information to structure and support outdoor experiences, an explanation of how each learning standard relates to outdoor learning, and inspiration to connect children to the natural world.

Nature and Young Children promotes the holistic development of children by connecting them with nature. It offers advice and guidance on how to set up indoor and outdoor nature play spaces as well as encouraging environmentally responsible attitudes, values and behaviour in your early childhood setting.

This book is an exploration on naturalistic learning within Nature Kindergartens and Forest Schools. Using cases studies and academic research, Claire Warden explores everything that goes into setting up and coordinating a Nature Kindergarten.

This book from the Alliance for Childhood's Joan Almon is an exploration of why children need adventurous play and how they successfully cope with it through risk-assessment.

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