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Books for Inspiring Nature-Based Learning

Children are spending more and more time with tablets, televisions, and overly structured routines—perhaps even more time recently due to the pandemic. However, recent research has drawn the link between children’s brain development and time spent in the natural environment. In fact, spending time in nature has proven to benefit children in many ways—physically, cognitively, social-emotionally, and spiritually. But how can we practically implement nature into our early childhood curriculum and pedagogy? In this list, you will find resources that guide you in doing just that, from start to finish, through hands-on activities in the outdoors to open-ended learning experiences with nature.
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Whip Up Magical Moments in the Kitchen and Cultivate a Love of the Outdoors

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Books for Summer Learning Through Play

What is one of the best ways for children to accelerate learning over the summer? Through PLAY! When young children are engaged in thoughtful, imaginative play, they are not just having fun; they are developing skills and concepts that are foundational to their learning and school preparation. In this list of books, parents and caregivers will learn how to enhance everyday learning and engage creativity through play scenarios as well as indoor and outdoor explorations that take into account the interests of both parents and children.
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Ideas for Inclusion in Natural Environments

In her book, Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors, Dr. Ruth Wilson explains that inclusion for children of differing abilities means far more than physical access or physical presence; true inclusion includes instructional and social integration as well. Adaptations can be made to schedules, materials and/or equipment, the social and physical environment, the level of adult support, and in what is expected from the child. Consider the following examples of ways to adapt the classroom and teaching practices for children with special needs so teachers can focus on children’s strengths and interests.
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Related Book: Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors
Tips for Nature-Based Learning in the Winter

Even while we know that outdoor learning and play benefits children in many ways, it can still be daunting to embrace this during all seasons of the year, particularly winter. Rachel Larimore— nature-based learning consultant, coach, and author of Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning— shares advice on how to prepare for and embrace outdoor learning during the winter months.
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Tips for Designing Outdoor Play Spaces

Rusty Keeler, author of Seasons of Play, is a play space designer who has worked over the past 20 years with hundreds of community, school, parks, university, and child care leaders to dream, design, and construct beautiful outdoor environments for children. He is one of the pioneers in the nature play movement, and his designs reflect his sincere desire to create a more beautiful world for children to grow and explore. Below, Rusty shares how to reconnect ourselves and children with nature, and gives practical tips on how to take your outdoor play space to the next level using inexpensive materials.
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Related Book: Seasons of Play
3 Tips for Getting Started with Nature-Based Learning

We already know that outdoor learning and play is beneficial to children’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional health. Yet it can seem overwhelming to initiate a nature-based curriculum, or add a nature-based approach to current curriculum. Rachel Larimore, author of Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, assures that nature-based learning is achievable with small shifts, and shares three tips for getting started.
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Take a “Personal Approach” to Choosing Things to Do with Your Children

“As parents, we are often looking for “the answer” to our numerous questions about raising our children,” shares Rebecca Green, author of Banish Boredom: Activities to Do with Kids That You’ll Actually Enjoy. “I don’t think there is anything wrong with taking into account your own personality when choosing things to do with your children. My overarching point in this book is to find your own approach to activities with your children – one that suits your personality as you help your children discover their own.”
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Related Book: Banish Boredom
Take Learning Outside in COVID-19

Rachel A Larimore, author of Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, shares simple ways to take learning outside in COVID-19.
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Tips for Making Your Camping Trip Fun, Safe, and Educational

Children can still learn and have fun in the great outdoors, especially on camping trips! You can incorporate many activities into your family camping trip to provide little ones with a successful, fun, and educational camping experience.
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Related Book: Learning Is in Bloom

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