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Spotlight on Young Children and Nature
Amy Shillady (Ed.)
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Description for Spotlight on Young Children and Nature
Paperback. Editor(s): Shillady, Amy. Series: Spotlight on Young Children. Num Pages: 56 pages. BIC Classification: JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216. .
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Condition
New
Series
Spotlight on Young Children
Number of Pages
56
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9781928896746
SKU
V9781928896746
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Amy Shillady (Ed.)
Ann S. Epstein is the Senior Director of Curriculum Development at HighScope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, professional development, research and program evaluation, and child and program assessment.
Reviews for Spotlight on Young Children and Nature
This is one of the best early childhood books that I have ever read, and I have read a lot of them. It takes on a difficult topic about which little direct research exists and does an outstanding job of framing the discussion in ways that not only will push the practice of current teachers but will also provide a ... Read more