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Belonging through onboarding
的 onboarding process should create a sense of belonging. New staff should feel they belong and are part of the team while also feeling they can be their authentic selves as a member of the team.
Explicit expectations
If expectations don’t match reality we can experience resentment, 挫折, and a myriad of other emotions. It’s for this reason it’s important to be clear about our expectations–to ourselves and to others involved.
Managing the Shift to a Nature-Based Approach in Your Program
在本次网络研讨会中. 瑞秋Larimore addressed the foundational administrative and pedagogical practices to successfully shift your team to a nature-based approach. 最重要的是, she addressed the human element, including how to best support staff and families in your evolving infusion of nature.
Infants and toddlers need outdoor play too!
In this video, originally recorded for Kaplan Early Learning’s Facebook Live event, Dr. 瑞秋一. Larimore discusses the importance of outdoor play for infants and toddlers.
Defining nature-based preschools
在本文中 published by the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 瑞秋Larimore reflects on a few of the program terms currently being discussed among early childhood environmental education professionals.
Program considerations for establishing a nature-based preschool
Are you looking to start a nature-based school? 在本文中, 瑞秋Larimore discusses the importance of establishing a program philosophy and evaluating your available resources for before starting a nature-based school.
Getting down to business: Turning your ideas into reality
在本文中, 大卫·卡特林, a colleague of Samara Early Learning, discusses how to turn your ideas for a nature-based preschool into reality.
How to lead a nature-based program 与out losing your purpose (or mind!)
This webinar, presented by Dr. 瑞秋Larimore, helps early childhood administrators identify the principles and benefits of a nature-based approach.
Risky play: 的 Path to Learning podcast interview
在本期播客中,Dr. 瑞秋Larimore and the hosts of 的 Path to Learning Podcast discuss the many benefits of risky play in nature-based early childhood education.
Preschool Beyond Walls: Integrating nature into the preschool classroom
This recorded edWebinar, presented by Dr. 瑞秋Larimore, helps early childhood providers consider the principles fundamental to a nature-based approach and integrate those principles into teaching practice.
快乐 & challenges of managing a nature-based program
Managing a nature-based program can be challenging, but there are also many joys! This webinar, presented by Dr. 瑞秋Larimore, helps early childhood administrators identify the principles fundamental to nature-based education and the benefits of such an approach.
Go/No-Go checklist for starting a nature-based school
Ready to start planning your own nature-based school?! 的 Go/No-Go Checklist will help you avoid potential costly mistakes as you get started.