Program Design and Management

Red Oaks Forest School

Red Oaks Forest School was built on a simple idea—spend more time in nature. It has since grown to include a variety of nature immersion programs that support the needs of the community. In our September Member Spotlight, learn more about how nature-based early learning is taking root in Eastern Kentucky.

Location

Stanton, KY

Cibolo Nature School

Cibolo Nature School in Boerne, Texas, provides nature and place-based learning to children ages 3-5 with a curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio, and Waldorf methodologies. Learn more about their approach to risk management and serving their diverse community.

Location

Boerne, TX

Volume 6, Number 3

In this issue, read articles on physical activity and parental attitudes and beliefs of children attending a nature preschool; nature-based education and kindergarten readiness; definitions of loose parts in early childhood outdoor classrooms; a historical and conceptual look at Danish forest schools; and more.

Resource Type

  • Journal
  • Research

Dondero Elementary School

At Dondero Elementary, Forest Fridays began with just two classrooms exploring the wooded area behind their school. Today, more than half of the schools' classes participate and the two teachers who started the program hope sharing their experience can help others begin similar programs in public schools.

Location

Portsmouth, NH

Parent Infant Center

This NAEYC-accredited, West Philadelphia program connects children to nature rain or shine and helps other Philadelphia educators incorporate outdoor play and learning into their own programs.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Volume 6, Number 2

Articles in this issue include topics on a crossroads between teacher training and nature-based learning; the nature and nurture of resilience; picture books as ecoliteracy enhancements; an investigation into nature-related routines and preschool children's affinity to nature; the case for nature connectedness as a goal on early childhood education; diverse representations of children in nature inspired books; and more.

Resource Type

  • Journal
  • Research
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