Curriculum and Teaching

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A Curious World: Exploring and Discovering through Books

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Happy Hands, Happy Hearts: Forest Day Learning at the New Mexico School for the Deaf

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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.

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Finding Great Nature Preschool Teachers: What to Look For During the Interview

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Nature Playdates: An Alternative for When Nature Preschool Isn’t an Option

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Volume 5, Number 2

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.

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Wonder Bugs Preschool Program

Empowering people to respect, protect, and enjoy the natural world is central to the mission of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center and its programs in Monona, WI, including the Wonder Bugs Preschool Program.