{"product_id":"9781631598685","title":"Nature Play Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award in the Children’s Category*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Children and families are plugged into electronics and often disconnected from direct experiences in nature. This \u003cb\u003ebeautifully photographed\u003c\/b\u003e, highly visual resource offers \u003cb\u003etangible approaches to nature-based learning and play for children\u003c\/b\u003e. Parents and teachers discover the benefits of outdoor learning and simple ways to facilitate unplugged nature connection \u003cb\u003ein every season\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Inspired by nature preschools, forest kindergartens, and forest school models the world over, this guide also includes “Voices from the Field” with \u003cb\u003eadvice from experienced nature-based educators\u003c\/b\u003e. This insightful reference balances \u003cb\u003enature play experiences\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003ehands-on projects using natural materials\u003c\/b\u003e and is an ideal jumping off point for immersive nature play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Examples of nature-based child experiences outlined in the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wildlife observation and tracking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nature sounds, songs, and poetry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gardening and cooking with wild edibles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Printmaking, charcoal drawing, dyeing, and shadow play \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Journaling inspired by nature \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With \u003ci\u003eNature Play Workshop for Families\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eany child, anywhere, can spark a nature connection\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “Voices from the Field” includes more ideas and tips contributed by leading educators, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sally Anderson, Sol Forest School, Tijeras, New Mexico \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Yash Bhagwanji, Florida Atlantic University \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lauren Brown, Asheville Farmstead School \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Peter Dargatz, Woodside Elementary School, Sussex, Wisconsin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Monica French, Wild Haven Forest Preschool and Childcare, Baltimore, Maryland \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Patricia Leon, Miami Nature Playschool \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sheila William Ridge, Shirley G. Moore Lab School, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beth Savitz, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, Maryland \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maria Soboleski, New Mexico School for the Deaf \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paige Vonder Haar, Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School, Fairbanks, Alaska  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Susie Wirth, Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Foundation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356287586476,"sku":"9781631598685","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/25320133482768.jpg?v=1781636152","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9781631598685","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}