Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms: Designing and Implementing Child-Centered Learning Environments

Create an outdoor learning program for young children. Transform outdoor spaces into learning environments where children can enjoy a full range of activities as they spend quality time in nature. This book is filled with guidance to help you plan, design, and create an outdoor learning program that...

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Published inRedleaf Press
Main Author Nelson, Eric
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Redleaf Press 2012
Subjects
Child Development
Curriculum Development
Early Childhood Education
Educational Benefits
Educational Environment
Lesson Plans
Outdoor Education
Young Children
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Summary:Create an outdoor learning program for young children. Transform outdoor spaces into learning environments where children can enjoy a full range of activities as they spend quality time in nature. This book is filled with guidance to help you plan, design, and create an outdoor learning program that is a rich, thoughtfully equipped, natural extension of your indoor curriculum. Loaded with practical and creative ideas, it also includes information to help you: (1) Understand how outdoor classrooms benefits children's learning and development; (2) Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and families to make your outdoor classroom a reality; (3) Create development and action plans to strategize and implement changes; and (4) Evaluate your outdoor environment, program, and practices. "Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms" promotes the idea that if you can do it indoors, you can probably do it outside as well.
ISBN:9781605540252
1605540250