{"title":"Monica Wiedel-Lubinski","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonica Wiedel-Lubinski’s works invite readers into the world of \u003cstrong\u003enature-based early childhood education\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering thoughtful guidance on how to nurture young minds through outdoor experiences. Her books explore the importance of connecting children with nature, blending practical advice with educational insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for educators and families alike, her titles such as \u003cem\u003eNature Play Workshop for Families\u003c\/em\u003e encourage meaningful, playful interactions with the natural world, fostering curiosity and development in early years. These books provide inspiration for creating engaging, nature-rich learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nature-based-early-childhood-education-by-monica-wiedel-lubinski-9781952331015","title":"Nature-Based Early Childhood Education","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a renewed interest to unplug and get back to basics has brought nature-learning to the forefront of early childhood education. Until now, nature-based approaches have been loosely lumped into a bucket of environmental education, outdoor education, or recreation unless a school or programme explicitly refers to itself as a forest or nature preschool, forest kindergarten, or something similarly named. \u003cem\u003eNature-Based Early Childhood Education\u003c\/em\u003e defines nature-based early childhood education (NBECE) as its own educational philosophy. While it is already being applied in forest and nature preschools, it is spreading into every imaginable early learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will show how the benefits of NBECE for young children are supported by research. It includes guidance for directors and educators to implement seasonal, nature-based curricula with a focus on emergent curriculum and provides practical strategies for indoor and outdoor settings. It discusses how educators can embrace their own natural wonder to bring joyful learning to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains topics that form the backbone of a nature pedagogy framework. Readers will discover how emergent curriculum and NBECE pedagogy underpin developmentally appropriate practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find in each chapter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGuiding Questions at the beginning of each chapter provide a starting point for engaging with the content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReflection Questions at the conclusion of each chapter encourage more thought on key concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe feature \"Teacher's Call to Action\" is a related challenge that extends educators' understanding and learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVignettes written by experienced nature educators that provide examples of successful nature programmes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn appendix includes workbook-style templates that teachers can use for outdoor\/classroom activities, to advocate with families\/communities, communicate with parents, and assess\/reflect on their programme and staff, documenting authentic learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreword is written by David Sobel, who has spent the last twenty-five years working in the field of child development, place-based education, and parenting with nature. He currently serves as Senior Faculty in the Education Department at Antioch University New England in Keene, NH. His expertise and passion have led to authoring seven previous books and being identified as one of the \"gurus and rock stars of environmental education\" by \u003cem\u003eTeacher\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487404179692,"sku":"9781952331015","price":76.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2e4f06e1919825fa05b0b7ed61b2d8ec.jpg?v=1775777739"},{"product_id":"nature-play-workshop-for-families-by-karen-madigan-9781631598685","title":"Nature Play Workshop for Families","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this fun and practical guide to outdoor play, be inspired to unplug and spark a nature connection vital for children's healthy growth and development. Children and families are plugged into electronics and often disconnected from direct experiences in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully photographed, highly visual resource offers tangible approaches to nature-based learning and play for children. Parents and teachers discover the benefits of outdoor learning and simple ways to facilitate unplugged nature connection in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by nature preschools, forest kindergartens, and forest school models the world over, this guide includes \"Voices from the Field\" with advice from experienced nature-based educators, too. This insightful guide balances nature play experiences with hands-on projects using natural materials and is an ideal jumping-off point for immersive nature play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of nature-based child experiences outlined in the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWildlife observation and tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNature sounds, songs, and poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGardening and cooking with wild edibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrintmaking, charcoal drawing, dying, and shadow play\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJournaling inspired by nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eNature Play Workshop for Families\u003c\/i\u003e, any child, anywhere, can spark a nature connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536822616300,"sku":"9781631598685","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631598685-nature-play-workshop-for-families.jpg?v=1776389113"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/monica-wiedel-lubinski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}