Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool
In her book, Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool, Rachel A. Larimore discusses the ways in which an organization can decide whether or not to start a nature-based preschool and how to do it if they do start one. This book demonstrates the benefits of nature-based preschools for students and talks about the growing trend.
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A positive and caring attitude toward the environment is a critical component of environmental literacy, and research shows that most attitudes are formed early in life. Providing young children with frequent opportunities to experience the beauty and wonder of the natural world, develop positive emotional connections with their immediate surroundings, and care for plants and animals establishes a necessary foundation for learning about environmental issues and taking appropriate action later in life. In addition, a growing body of evidence documents the many benefits that time spent playing and learning in nature has on children’s healthy development. View more resources in the Early Childhood EE PRO Picks collection >