early childhood education
Dig In! Outdoor STEM Learning with Young Children
Dig In! Outdoor STEM Learning with Young Children
Authors Lea Ann Christenson, PhD, and Jenny James, MA, have created an easy to read, thought provoking book, complete with descriptive photos from a real outdoor preschool classroom, for teachers interested in bringing nature-based learning to their young learners. Read more
NWPS play yard
Young children playing in an outdoor sand and water area with a variety of loose parts.
This blog comes from the staff at Nature's Way Preschool in Austin, Texas. Check it out for engaging activity ideas, early childhood educator support, mindfulness strategies, and more! Read more
Learning withOutdoors is a free educational resource for parents and educators to help teach children developmental skills and curriculum content while being immersed in nature. The website is run by two nature-based teachers, with the goal of helping parents and educators utilize the endless learning opportunities found in nature. Learning withOutdoors provides nature-based educational activities, songs and books (with learning extension ideas), and weekly curiosities to support children’s learning in the outdoors. Learning is meant to be fun and messy, preferably withoutdoors! Read more
An early childhood environmental education program on the shores of Lake Michigan fosters learning and an appreciation for nature among dunes, beaches, and ravines. Read more
In the full-color Learning Is in Bloom, teachers and caregivers will find 40 hands-on activities effective in engaging young children in investigating nature, both indoors and outdoors, on the school grounds, and on excursions around the neighborhood. Read more
Prescott College
Prescott College has received a $100,000 grant from the George B. Storer Foundation to establish a Center for Place- and Nature-Based Early Childhood Education. The Center will train preschool instructors with an emphasis on working with children outdoors in nature. Read more
