Spotlight on Young Children and Nature

Nature exploration is fundamental to young childrens curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonderit supports their growth in all developmental domains. In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYCs journal Young Children, teachers of children from infancy through age 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards, to involve families and the community, and to encourage childrens appreciation of the natural world. The book offers a comprehensive resource list and a professional development guide with questions and activities to help readers reflect on current practices and incorporate new ones.