Articles
Nature-based preschools, where children spend most of their day outside, are a growing trend in the United States
Wernick, A., & Bascomb, B
A new kind of classroom: Outdoor preschool allows children to get messy while they learn
Pemberton, C.
Why our kids need forests for true learning
Åkeson McGurk, L.
Outdoor play boosts children’s performance in class, says new study.
Arkin, M.
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Books
Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
Sharing Nature with Children: The Classic Parents' & Teachers' Nature Awareness Guidebook by Joseph Bharat Cornell
Power of Play: How Spontaneous, Imaginative Activities Lead to Happier, Healthier Children by David Elkind
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids by Linda Åkeson McGurk
The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.