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Book SynopsisNature exploration is fundamental to young children’s curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonder—it supports their growth in all developmental domains. In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYC’s 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 children’s 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.
Trade Review"This is one of the best early childhood books that I have ever read, and I have read a lot of them. It takes on a difficult topic about which little direct research exists and does an outstanding job of framing the discussion in ways that not only will push the practice of current teachers but will also provide a new theoretical framework for pushing a new generation of research in the field." —
Sue Bredekamp, Council for Professional Recognition, Washington, DCTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface—Why “The Intentional Teacher”? 1. Introducing Intentional Teaching 2. Best Practices for Intentional Teaching 3. Language and Literacy 4. Mathematics and Scientific Inquiry 5. Social Skills and Understandings 6. Physical Movement 7. The Visual Arts 8. Reflections on Intentional Teaching Resources References Index
