{"product_id":"nature-play-workshop-for-families-a-guide-to-40-outdoor-learning-experiences-in-all-seasons-9781631598685","title":"Nature Play Workshop for Families: A Guide to 40+ Outdoor Learning Experiences in All Seasons","description":"\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 *Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award in the Children's Category*\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 in every season.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examples of nature-based child experiences outlined in the book include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife observation and tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature sounds, songs, and poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardening and cooking with wild edibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintmaking, charcoal drawing, dyeing, and shadow play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournaling inspired by nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e With Nature Play Workshop for Families, \u003cb\u003eany child, anywhere, can spark a nature connection\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Voices from the Field\" includes more ideas and tips contributed by leading educators, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSally Anderson, Sol Forest School, Tijeras, New Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYash Bhagwanji, Florida Atlantic University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLauren Brown, Asheville Farmstead School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Dargatz, Woodside Elementary School, Sussex, Wisconsin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonica French, Wild Haven Forest Preschool and Childcare, Baltimore, Maryland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatricia Leon, Miami Nature Playschool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheila William Ridge, Shirley G. Moore Lab School, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeth Savitz, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, Maryland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaria Soboleski, New Mexico School for the Deaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaige Vonder Haar, Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School, Fairbanks, Alaska \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSusie Wirth, Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631598685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d","brand":"Monica Wiedel-Lubinski, Karen Madigan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38400772964533,"sku":"9781631598685","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_75fee604-7e6a-445c-acd0-c08607a3c5dc.jpg?v=1612165958","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/nature-play-workshop-for-families-a-guide-to-40-outdoor-learning-experiences-in-all-seasons-9781631598685","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}