| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (x, 259 pages) : color illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
"Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens walks you through the European roots of the concept to the recent resurgence of these kinds of programs in North America. These experts provide the framework to understand the concepts and build a learning community that stimulates curiosity and inquisitiveness in a natural environment. This helpful guide provides the curriculum ideas and guidance needed to foster special gifts in children, and gives you the nuts and bolts of running a successful nature preschool business"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-252) and index. |
| Contents |
A winter day in the life: an east coast nature preschool and forest kindergarten -- The kindergarten crisis in the United States and a new vision of nature-based early childhood education -- Nature preschools: the cross fertilization of early childhood and environmental education -- The challenge of transplanting the European forest kindergarten to North America -- The sticks and stones of curriculum development -- Language development: going forth every day and becoming -- The risks and benefits of nature play -- The dollars and sense of business planning and budgeting -- Finding the right place to put down roots: facilities and infrasatructure -- Best practices in nature-based early childhood education -- An autumn day in the life: a west coast nature preschool and forest kindergarten. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) |
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Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
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Nature study.
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Nature study. |
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Outdoor education.
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Outdoor education. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic book.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Sobel, David, 1949- editor.
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Bailie, Patti, contributor.
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Finch, Ken, contributor.
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Kenny, Erin, contributor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Nature preschools and forest kindergartens. First edition. St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, [2016] 9781605544298 (DLC) 2015018991 (OCoLC)907652967 |
| ISBN |
9781605544304 (electronic book) |
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1605544302 (electronic book) |
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9781605544298 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
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1605544299 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
| Music No. |
EB00648582 Recorded Books |
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