TY - BOOK AU - Larimore,Rachel TI - Preschool beyond walls: blending early childhood education and nature-based learning SN - 0876597940 AV - LB1140.5.S35 L37 2019 PY - 2019///] CY - Lewisville, NC PB - Gryphon House KW - Nature KW - Study and teaching (Early childhood) KW - Outdoor education KW - Early childhood education KW - Education, Preschool N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; What is a nature-based preschool? -- Establishing your program's philosophy and pedagogy -- Staffing considerations -- Practical concerns -- The indoor classroom -- The outdoor classroom: the natural play area -- The classroom beyond -- Planning the day -- Setting families up for success; Recommended for teachers N2 - Preschool providers who want to bring more nature-based lessons to the young people in their programs will appreciate the clear, direct guidance here. The philosophy is inquiry-based, with room to incorporate the curricular themes that emerge naturally at your outdoor learning site. (Miller Library Staff); "A guide for converting an existing preschool program to a nature-based preschool"-- ER -