nature-based learning

Playing Outside – Sensing Inside

Risk taking. You can be safe and brave. Have you ever heard the expression “trust your gut”? Well, in order ...
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The Pressure’s On!… Or Not? : Play and Proprioception

Proprioception Many of us recognize nature as a wonderland of sensory experiences. Often, we may think of using our five ...
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Nature is Sense-sational

What is it that you enjoy most about being in nature? When answering this question, it is common to hear ...
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Announcing Red Oaks Forest School – Zugunruhe 2023

Red Oaks Forest School is gearing up for their annual Zugunruhe event. We love the work they are doing to ...
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Teachers from Eight Montessori Schools Train at Playcosystem

Teachers from eight different Montessori schools visited Bernheim on Saturday, April 30th for a five-hour teacher training session led by ...
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Conference for Nature-based Educators July 27-30

A great opportunity for nature-based educators serving early learners awaits at the Natural Start Alliance’s Nature-Based Early Learning Conference in ...
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Teasing Apart Play from the Evidence Left Behind

If you are an early childhood educator there is a good chance you have had some exposure to theories of ...
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Teaching Science Through Play

Dr. Sherri Brown, Associate Professor for Science Education from the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development, brought ...
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