Research

In this volume, read research articles on four methods for engaging youth as researchers, the intersection of beliefs toward outdoor play and cold weather among formal and non-formal EE communities, sense-making of embodied illustrations, children's biophilia and attitudes toward nature; empathy and environmental values in early childhood, and more.

In this issue of Volume 4, read articles on a nature-based social-emotional approach to supporting young children's holistic development in classrooms; play as place; nature-based preschools; outdoor explorations; experiential stewardship; and creativity in outdoor classrooms.

IJECEE Vol. 3 (1) publishes scholarly articles pertinent to the education of all young children (birth to eight years), and is available in print or for free download. The content of the publication addresses all aspects of environmental education as well as all reciprocal associations and impacts embedded within the environmental education experience. Implications for policy at the local, state, regional, national, and international levels are sought.

In this issue of Volume 2, read about scaffolding as a tool for environmental education; opportunities for unstructured nature explorations; approaches to nature in Japanese early childhood; nature journaling; integration of technology and EE to meet the needs of students; and more.

In this issue of Volume 1, read articles on a sense of autonomy in young children's special places; an advocacy initiative; a model of nature play; and highlighted resources and books in early childhood environmental education.