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Defining nature-based preschools

In this article published by the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, Rachel Larimore reflects on a few of the program terms currently being discussed among early childhood environmental education professionals.

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Program considerations for establishing a nature-based preschool

Are you looking to start a nature-based school? In this article, Rachel Larimore discusses the importance of establishing a program philosophy and evaluating your available resources for before starting a nature-based school.

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Getting down to business: Turning your ideas into reality

In this article, David Catlin, a colleague of Samara Early Learning, discusses how to turn your ideas for a nature-based preschool into reality.

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Learning with nature: A blog series

This blog series, hosted by Guidecraft, focuses on eight topics related to Nature-based Early Childhood Education, including Finding Creative Inspiration, the Math of Plants, and Moments of Serendipity.

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Take learning outside in COVID-19

In this article, Dr. Rachel Larimore shares simple ways to take learning outside during COVID-19.

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Tips for nature-based learning in the winter: A video

In this video, Dr. Rachel Larimore shares advice on how to prepare for and embrace outdoor learning during the winter months.

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Nurture in nature: Getting started with nature-based learning

Nurture in Nature is a blog series hosted by Kaplan Early Learning. In this article Dr. Rachel A. Larimore provides practical advice for creating outdoor learning spaces. While the idea may sound intimidating, she makes it simple.

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Using principles of nature-based preschools to transform your classroom

In this article in NAEYC’s Young Children, Rachel Larimore explains how teachers can use principles of nature-based education to transform their classrooms.

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How to lead a nature-based program without losing your purpose (or mind!)

This webinar, presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore, helps early childhood administrators identify the principles and benefits of a nature-based approach.

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Preschool Beyond Walls: Integrating nature into the preschool classroom

This recorded edWebinar, presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore, helps early childhood providers consider the principles fundamental to a nature-based approach and integrate those principles into teaching practice.

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Facilitating young children’s learning WITH nature

In this edWebinar, Dr. Rachel Larimore focuses on the teacher-child interactions that best support children learning with nature, rather than simply learning in or about nature.

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Joys & challenges of managing a nature-based program

Managing a nature-based program can be challenging, but there are also many joys! This webinar, presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore, helps early childhood administrators identify the principles fundamental to nature-based education and the beneﬁts of such an approach.

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Starter list of children’s books—preschool

There are MANY great nature-based children’s books. This list can serve as a starting point for the first book purchase(s) of your new nature-based or forest school!

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Recommended books for nature-based educators

Are you looking for professional development resources related to nature-based education? Here’s a list to get your started. We’ve grouped the titles below by those relevant to all nature-based educators and titles focused on specific age-levels.

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Nature-based learning environments: What every early childhood leader needs to know

This webinar, presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore, helps early childhood administrators address the unique considerations for designing a nature-based classroom—Inside, Outside & Beyond.

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Benefit-Risk Assessment Template

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Soundscapes: Noticing the sounds of nature

I often think of that quote in Spring when the natural world seems to get louder and louder with bird song, frog calls, insects, and so forth. Each of these sounds tells a story and, if we pay attention, the sounds connect us to place.