Shows how to use nature studies to expose children to the wonder and excitement of their environment. This collection of ideas and activities has proven stimulating and effective for both parent-child and teacher-student relationships. Provides a cohesive plan for exploration with each lesson focusing on a specific topic. Lessons contain a large assortment of fun and informative activities for both indoor and outdoor learning sessions. Includes teaching-aid patterns that may be colored, mounted, and laminated.
A Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children … Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to second grade. Nature for the Very Young offers a unique combination of preschool readiness material and learning activities that use nature explorations as a springboard for learning and growing. The lessons are built around background information for the adults and proven learning activities for the children. The teaching aids are presented full scale to facilitate teacher use. Throughout Nature for the Very Young, the material is designed to focus on the basic concepts appropriate to a young child’s level of development and ability. These concepts include color recognition, sequencing, body awareness, reading readiness, and other important skills. You will also find invaluable guidance on leading a group of young children on field trips and on keeping the group focused on exploring nature. Whether you are a parent, teacher, day care instructor, camp counselor, or librarian, and no matter what region of the country you live in, Nature for the Very Young offers hours of learning fun, outdoors and indoors.
From the Back Cover
A Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to second grade. Nature for the Very Young offers a unique combination of preschool readiness material and learning activities that use nature explorations as a springboard for learning and growing. The lessons are built around background information for the adults and proven learning activities for the children. The teaching aids are presented full scale to facilitate teacher use. Throughout Nature for the Very Young, the material is designed to focus on the basic concepts appropriate to a young child's level of development and ability. These concepts include color recognition, sequencing, body awareness, reading readiness, and other important skills. You will also find invaluable guidance on leading a group of young children on field trips and on keeping the group focused on exploring nature. Whether you are a parent, teacher, day care instructor, camp counselor, or librarian, and no matter what region of the country you live in, Nature for the Very Young offers hours of learning fun, outdoors and indoors.
About the Author
MARCIA BOWDEN lives in the country with her husband and children, two dogs, 10 cats, three ducks, two rabbits, and a herd of goats. Since 1979, through NatureSong, the nature study program she founded, Ms. Bowden has shared her experiences with children in nature centers, libraries, and schools.
