eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries.
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Executive function in early childhood: Harnessing the potential of nature-based practices to elevate and equalize outcomes
Ernst, J., Sobel, D., & Neil, A. (2022). Executive function in early childhood: Harnessing the potential of nature-based practices to elevate and equalize outcomes. Frontiers in Education, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.1011912
"I just want to stay out there all day”: A case study of two special educators and five autistic children learning outside at school
Friedman, S., & Morrison, S. A. (2022). "I just want to stay out there all day”: A case study of two special educators and five autistic children learning outside at school. Frontiers in Education, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.668991
Trauma-Informed nature therapy: A case study
Fisher, C. (2022). Trauma-Informed nature therapy: A case study . Ecopsychology . http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2022.0064
Tracking education for sustainable development in ECEC institutions’ annual plans
Meland, A. T. (2022). Tracking education for sustainable development in ECEC institutions’ annual plans. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 30(5 ), 15. https://doi.org/10.1080/1350293X.2021.2008464
Preschool children’s agency in education for sustainability: The case of Sweden
Borg, F., & Samuelsson, I. P. (2022). Preschool children’s agency in education for sustainability: The case of Sweden. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 30(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.1080/1350293X.2022.2026439
Effects of nature (greenspace) on cognitive functioning in school children and adolescents: a systematic review
Vella-Brodrick, D. A., & Gilowska, K. (2022). Effects of nature (greenspace) on cognitive functioning in school children and adolescents: a systematic review. Educational Psychology Review, 34, 38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-022-09658-5
A systematic review of mechanisms underpinning psychological change following nature exposure in an adolescent population
Rowley, M., Topciu, R., & Owens, M. (2022). A systematic review of mechanisms underpinning psychological change following nature exposure in an adolescent population. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912649
Staff perspectives on the targeted incorporation of nature-based interventions for children and youth at a residential treatment facility
Gandenberger, J., Motiff, M., Flynn, E., & Morris, K. N. (2022). Staff perspectives on the targeted incorporation of nature-based interventions for children and youth at a residential treatment facility. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 40(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2022.2096169
Cripping environmental education: Rethinking disability, nature, and interdependent futures
Schmidt, J. (2022). Cripping environmental education: Rethinking disability, nature, and interdependent futures. Australian Journal of Environmental Education. https://doi.org/10.1017/aee.2022.26
Children’s usage of inclusive playgrounds: A naturalistic observation study of play
James, M. E., Jianopoulos, E., Ross, T., Buliung, R., & Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K. P. (2022). Children’s usage of inclusive playgrounds: A naturalistic observation study of play. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(20). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013648
Outdoor play activities and outdoor environment of early childhood education in Turkey: A qualitative meta-synthesis
Ozturk, Y., & Ozer, Z. (2022). Outdoor play activities and outdoor environment of early childhood education in Turkey: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Early Child Development and Care, 192(11), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2021.1932865
Public space and urban resilience: Children's perspectives. The case of the hills of Valparaíso, Chile
Caro, M. S., Canales, J. L., & Guéguen, A. E. (2022). Public space and urban resilience: Children’s perspectives. The case of the hills of Valparaíso, Chile. Children’s Geographies, 20(2), 14. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2021.1925633