Curriculum and Teaching

In this issue, read about knowledge-making and early childhood environmental education; ecological sense-making; decolonial water stories and affective pedagogies; materialism within children's everyday encounters and narratives in a nature-based program; and more.

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.

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.