Nature for the Very Young: A Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers

by Marcia Bowden

Book Overview

A Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children . Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to second grade. Nature for the Very Young offers a unique combination of preschool readiness material and learning activities that use nature explorations as a springboard for learning and growing. The lessons...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047162084X
• ISBN13: 9780471620846
• Release Date: May 1989
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Super fun ideas!

I love this book! I can't wait until it is warmer, so we can do the outdoor activities!

Young children will love the ideas included in this book.

This was a fun read.Anyone who has young children in their care will benefit from reading this book. The author is both a parent and a teacher and her enthusiasm for teaching about nature comes through in each activity. These activities show a real understanding of children's interests,energy level, and limits. You will walk away with dozens of great ideas that can be used as formal lesson plans or informal teaching/learning opportunities. You will also find fun songs to sing and illustrations which can be used to help with the lessons. You won't be able to resist having fun with these ideas!