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Free resources related to nature-based early childhood education
Indoor plants are important too!
In this post from Rachel's weekly newsletter, she talks about the importance of indoor plants and how to incorporate them in your classroom in authentic ways.
Planning for emergent curriculum
All too often I hear people talk about emergent curriculum as though it's a free for all with no planning involved at all. Not true!
What is a nature-based preschool?
In this video Dr. Rachel A. Larimore, Founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, describes the broad concept of nature-based early childhood education and nature-based preschools specifically.
Sorting out the terms and concepts within Nature-based Early Childhood Education
There are so many terms! This document will walk you through the many terms and concepts within nature-based early childhood education.
Overcoming the challenges of integrating nature into the early childhood classroom
This free 1-hour webinar focuses on the many challenges of implementing nature-based education and how to overcome those challenges.
Respecting the in-between seasons
In this post from Rachel's weekly newsletter, she discusses how to make the most of the in-between seasons: spring and fall.