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Forest Magic for Kids

Come discover the world of Forest Magic for Kids, an activity guide for families and educators who want to play in nature.
The title Forest Magic for Kids framed with charming, whimsical illustrations including little fairies, gnomes, owls, moles, and mushrooms.
Forest Magic for Kids is an activity guide for families, educators, and caregivers that celebrates the imaginative place nature gives kids to play, pretend, create, explore, and ultimately connect to the natural world. A blend of natural science and wild magic, meet in Forest Magic for Kids.
Place-Based Scientific Inquiry: A Practical Handbook for Teaching Outside

Cover image for book Place Based Scientific Inquiry, showing three students touching a soil sample
A new open-access book for educators focused on justice-first and place-based scientific inquiry, following best practices from the Next Generation Science Standards.
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2nd edition of 'Young Children and the Environment: Early Education for Sustainability', edited by Australian early childhood academic, Julie M. Davis, published by Cambridge University Press.

The book introduces the approach and provides step-by-step guidance for conducting meaningful projects. You will find teacher interviews, children’s work, photographs, and teacher journal entries used to document the project in actual classrooms. New features include technology, nature experiences, and expanded toddler projects.