In a daily ECEC setting, how might you expect to see, hear and feel support in providing encouragement for children’s connections and relationships with nature? Ensure you offer examples.
- Please include your response within the corresponding topics in the identified threads. You may obtain up to 3.5 points for this discussion response; however, in order to obtain up to 3.5 points, you need to make sure you contribute to at least two of the four identified section threads:
- Section 1: Children and the natural world
- Section 2: Children and families
- Section 3: Children, families and communities
- Section 4: Children and the learning environment
Required Readings
Please select one reading or link from each section below.
Section 1: Children and the Natural World
- Blanchet-Cohen, N., & Elliot, E. (2011). Young children and educators engagement and learning outdoors: A basis for rights-based programming. Early Education and Development, 22(5), 757-777. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2011.596460(Links to an external site.)
- Cedarsong Nature School(Links to an external site.)
- Child and Nature Alliance of Canada(Links to an external site.)
- Child and Nature Network(Links to an external site.)
- Designing Early Childhood Outdoor Spaces(Links to an external site.)
- Forest Schools Canada(Links to an external site.)
- Nature Kindergarten, Sooke BC(Links to an external site.)
- White, R. (2004). Young children’s relationship with nature: It’s importance to children’s development and the earth’s future.(Links to an external site.)
Section 2: Children and Families
- Christian, L. G. (2006). Understanding families: Applying family system theory to early childhood practice. Young Children,61(1), 12-20.
- Malaguzzi, L. (translated by Lella Gandini). (1993). For an education based on relationships(Links to an external site.). Young Children, November 49, 9-12.
- Margolin, G., & Gordis, E. B. (2000). The effects of family and community violence on children Download The effects of family and community violence on children. Annual Review of Psychology, 51(1), 445-449. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.51.1.445
- Roots of Empathy(Links to an external site.)
- Seeds of Empathy(Links to an external site.)
- Stone, S. J., & Lindsey, G. (2012). Reviews of research: Brain research implications for early childhood education Download Reviews of research: Brain research implications for early childhood education. Childhood Education, 75(2), 97-100. https://doi.org/10.1080/00094056.1999.10521992 (Links to an external site.)
Section 3: Children, Families and Communities
- British Columbia Centre for Ability(Links to an external site.)
- Dalai Lama Centre for Peace + Education. Why Educate the Heart?(Links to an external site.)
- Developmental Disabilities Association. Infant Development Program(Links to an external site.)
- Weaver, K. (2009). Brightening lives. Exchange magazine. Nov./Dec. (Library Online Course Reserves: Journals > Exchange Magazine > 2009 > click on ‘Brightening Lives’ and download pdf form)
Section 4: Children and the Learning Environment
- Harvard Graduate School of Education (1997). Project zero. Making learning visible.(Links to an external site.)
- Harvard Graduate School of Education (1997). Project zero.Making thinking visible. (Links to an external site.)
- Malaguzzi, L. (translated by Lella Gandini). (1993). For an education based on relationships. Young Children, November 49, 9-12.(Links to an external site.)
- Pairman, A., & Terreni, L. (2001) If the environment is the third teacher, what language does she speak? Early Childhood Development, Nga Kaitaunaki Kohangahunga, Right from the start.(Links to an external site.)
- The Wonder of Learning Exhibit: Ray of Light.(Links to an external site.)
- UBC Intergenerational Landed Learning on the Farm for the Environment.Links to an external site.
- Wilmes, B., Harrington, L, Kohler O., Evans, P., & Sumpter, D. (2008). Coming to our senses: Incorporating brain research findings into classroom instruction Download Coming to our senses: Incorporating brain research findings into classroom instruction. Education Digest, 74(3), 24-28.
