Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ751275
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-6619
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Hopping Frogs and Trail Walks: Connecting Young Children and Nature
Woyke, Priscilla
Young Children, v59 n1 p82-85 Jan 2004
Experiences with nature play a critical role in shaping lifelong attitudes, values, and patterns of behavior toward natural environments. The author explains a three-step program for an early childhood focus based on activity, wonder, and environmental education. She includes suggestions for activities possible at any preschool.
Descriptors: Young Children, Environmental Education, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Class Activities, Ecology, Recreational Facilities, Learning Modalities, Zoology, Forestry
National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://www.journal.naeyc.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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