TY - BOOK AU - Wilson,Ruth A. TI - Nature and young children: encouraging creative play and learning in natural environments SN - 9781138553309 AV - LB1139.5.S35 W55 2018 PY - 2018/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Science KW - Study and teaching (Early childhood) KW - Activity programs KW - Early childhood education KW - Nature study KW - Natural history KW - Outdoor books N1 - "First edition published by Routledge 2007"--Title page verso; "Second edition published by Routledge 2012"--Title page verso; Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- Nature play -- Natural outdoor playspaces -- Bringing the outdoors in -- Role of the adult -- Holistic child development -- Integrated teaching and learning -- Fostering pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors -- Special considerations -- Epilogue; Recommended for teachers N2 - Thought-provoking and insightful, this teacher's guide to outdoor time isn't full of pictures or lesson plans. Instead, it explains the philosophy behind outdoor learning and gives practical guidelines for improving outdoor learning. (Miller Library Staff); Nature and Young Children promotes the holistic development of children by connecting them with nature. It offers practical advice on how to set up indoor and outdoor nature play spaces as well as encouraging environmentally responsible attitudes, values and behaviour in your early childhood setting ER -