Spotlight on Young Children and Nature

Nature exploration is fundamental to young childrenAEs curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonderuit supports their growth in all developmental domains. In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYCAEs journal Young Children , teachers of children from infancy through age 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards, to involve families and the community, and to encourage childrenAEs appreciation of the natural world. The book offers a comprehensive resource list and a professional development guide with questions and activities to help readers reflect on current practices and incorporate new ones.