Course curriculum

  • 01

    Chapter One: Introduction and Course Outcomes

    • Goals and Outcomes of this Module

    • Land Acknowledgement

    • Limited Liability and Disclaimer
  • 02

    Chapter Two: Understanding "Why" and Our Values

    • Lesson #1: What do values have to do with Nature Based Education?

    • Lesson #2: Why Nature Based? Importance of Nature Connection for Future Caregivers and Stewards of the Earth.

    • Lesson #3: Froebel’s Kindergarten: The Origins of Early Childhood Education

    • Reflection #1 Philosophy Statement
  • 03

    Chapter Three: The "How" of Nature-Based Education

    • Lesson #1: Historical Examples of Democracy and Advocacy in the Profession of Early Childhood Education

    • Lesson #2: Considerations When Operating a Nature-Based Program
  • 04

    Chapter Four: Now What?

    • Lesson #1: What can this look like in practice?

    • Lesson #2: Click the link to see videos from Discovery Child Care and Forest School

    • Reflection #2: Engaging Your Community Partners
  • 05

    Wrap Up and Next Steps

    • Course Wrap-Up: Reflection and Next Steps