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Small Wonders: Nature Education for Young Children [Paperback]

Linda Garrett (Author), Hannah Thomas (Author), Hilary Elmer (Illustrator)
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February 28, 2006
Small Wonders: Nature Education for Young Children introduces children ages three through kindergarten to the natural world in a special way. Based on a hands-on educational approach, children learn about their environment by seeing and doing. The accurate, scientific content is wrapped in age-appropriate exercises, experiments, and explorations that use children's imagination and natural curiosity.

* Fact-filled essays introduce each subject
* Field-tested activities encourage exploration and discovery
* Scientifically accurate drawings illustrate topics and are incorporated into lessons
* A multidisciplinary approach integrates developmentally appropriate activities in science, language arts, movement, music, and visual arts
* Includes twenty-four nature exploration units grouped around three themes: growth and change, animal homes, and connections to nature

Small Wonders is a perfect tool for teachers, parents, child care providers, camp counselors, and others to spark young children's interests in the environment that surrounds them.

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"The authors of the book... are all environmental educators who have found a way to share their knowledge and enthusiasms."--The Cabinet

"[W]ell organized and beautifully illustrated... The guidebook's three themes: Growth and Change, Animal Homes, and Connection to Nature will inspire adults to rediscover nature along with their young charges."--The Upper Valley Parent's Paper

"Teachers of children in preschool and kindergarten will appreciate the gentle, imaginative, and scientifically accurate approach of the lessons in this educational guide."--Christian School Teacher

"Small Wonders is an excellent resource for those searching for projects to conduct with their own children, for preschool through early elementary . . . What a wonderful and effective way to help place science into the curriculum."--Natural Areas Journal

About the Author

LINDA GARRETT worked for sixteen years as a VINS environmental educator, during which she founded the Small Wonders program. She is currently teaching elementary school in Vermont. HANNAH THOMAS has worked in environmental education for many years, teaching and writing curricula. HILARY ELMER has worked as both a wildlife technician and environmental educator. She is currently a freelance artist and illustrator.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Vermont Institute of Natural Science (February 28, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1584655747
  • ISBN-13: 978-1584655749
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, November 16, 2008
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This review is from: Small Wonders: Nature Education for Young Children (Paperback)
This is a wonderful resource for parents and educators of young children. It provides lessons to get kids hands involved with nature. It works for those teaching Kindergarten as well. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Preschool/Kindergarten Resource, September 8, 2011
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This book has a wide range of indoor & outdoor activities to choose from. The activities are fun, simple, inexpensive, AND engaging. I have 2 children ages 5 and 2 years old.
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