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Nature kindergartens and forest schools : An exploration on naturalistic learning within nature kindergartens and forest schools

Warden, Claire Helen2012

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Summary

Describes an approach that provides naturalistic wild spaces that give children an environment in which they can play for very long blocks of time. It encourages a coherent, flexible and enriched natural curriculum.

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Main title:

Nature kindergartens and forest schools : An exploration on naturalistic learning within nature kindergartens and forest schools / by Claire Warden

Author:

Warden, Claire Helen

Imprint:

Auchterarder Scotland : Mindstretchers, 2012

Collation:

143 pages : colour illustrations

Notes:

Not available for InterLibrary LoanPCC Children's ServicesLDCPDP (Long Day Care Professional Development Programme)

Contents:

Creating a vision - Why nature kindergartens? - A place where children are capable, competent learners - A place where adults and children enjoy each others company - A place where there is a strong sense of family, community and fellowship - A place that gives a sense of belonging - A place of trust and democracy - A place where you are consulted - A place to work in harmony with nature - A place where people work in Nature Time - A place of journeys and transitions - A place with access to the wild - A place of high play affordance - A place to explore the interconnectedness of the earth - A place to explore risk - A place to feel the dark - A place where creativity is natural - A place that is the environemnt in every aspect - Sustainability of the approach

ISBN:

9781906116095

Dewey class:

372.21

Language:

English

Subject:

Early childhood educationNature studyOutdoor educationActivity programmes in early childhood educationNatural history -- Study and teachingEarly childhood education -- Activity programsNature study -- Activity programs

BRN:

88247

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