Spotlight on Young Children and Nature

Book Overview

Nature exploration is fundamental to young children's curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonder--it supports their growth in all developmental domains.

In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYC's journal Young Children, teachers of children from infancy through age 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards, to involve families and the community, and to encourage children's appreciation of the natural world. The book offers a comprehensive resource list and a professional development guide with questions and activities to help readers reflect on current practices and incorporate new ones.

This volume is part of NAEYC's best-selling Spotlight series--great resources for the college classroom and for staff development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192889674X
• ISBN13: 9781928896746
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: National Association for the Education of You
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 10.0"