Technology in the Preschool Classroom
While Wildwood Nature School is a nature-based program, we also make full use of 21st century technology. Young children are aware of and...
Exploring Natural Art with Preschoolers: Focus on Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy Artist Study One way to interest children in nature is to do an artist study, or a study of an artist who works with...
Bringing Nature into the Preschool Classroom
Many years ago I attended a workshop with Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods.” He suggested that a starting place for...
Winter Walks with Preschoolers
One of the best ways to warm up in the winter is a long walk in the woods. While there are less colors in the winter, the lack of leaves...
Cold Weather Nature Learning for Preschoolers
On the NAEYC forums and on a private Facebook group for preschool directors that I belong to, there have been a lot of discussions about...
Nature Schools and Kindergarten Readiness
I am fortunate that the parents and teachers who choose my preschool take a broad view of kindergarten readiness. They accept that a...
