The Schoolyard Habitat Movement: What It Is and Why Children Need It.

Rivkin, Mary

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Publication Date: 1997

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The Schoolyard Habitat Movement: What It Is and Why Children Need It.

Rivkin, Mary

Early Childhood Education Journal, v25 n1 p61-66 Fall 1997

Describes the schoolyard habitat movement and why young children need experiences in natural environments. Focuses on reasons for the loss of children's natural habitat and former habitats. Explores bio-psychological, environmental, and developmental reasons for restoring natural habitats to children. Outlines the efforts of the school habitat movement and lists resource organizations. (KB)

Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Education, Outdoor Education, Playgrounds, Preschool Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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