Bøger af Patty Born Selly

Creating your Earth-Friendly Early Chlidhood Program, Redleaf Quick Guide offers an approachable, efficient entry point for ECE educators who wish to instill ecofriendly values and practices in their programs. The guide will help educators evaluate their current environment and practices, get families and colleagues involved, and make both immediate and long-term changes to make their program "e;greener."e;

Discover the developmental benefits of outdoor learning and how the rich diversity of settings and materials of nature gives rise to questions and inquiry for deeper learning. Full of activities, examples, and resources to take the fun of STEM outside.

Understand the value of connecting animals and childrenFrom family pets and wild animals to toys, stuffed animals, and media images, animals are a central part of every childs landscape. This book examines the reasons why children should interact and connect with real animals, and it identifies the rich learning that results. Youll find heaps of foundational support and practical ideas to create authentic experiences that bring children and all kinds of species of animals togetherincluding many adaptations if live animals are not permitted in your setting.Connecting Animals and Children in Early ChildhoodExamines the basic qualities that make animals so appealing to childrenExplains how animals impact childrens cognitive, social-emotional, and inter- and intrapersonal development and growthIncludes an overview of the many ways animals are present in childrens livesIntroduces authentic experiences with animals that are supportive of childrens understanding and learning, and respectful to both animals and peopleProvides real-life examples of how to bring animals into your classroom with suggestions for planning, ideas for finding the right pet, and resources for making experiences meaningful, relevant, and joyful for childrenPatty Born Selly is executive director of the National Center for STEM Elementary Education at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. As the founder of Small Wonders, an educational consulting company offering services to schools, faith-based communities, and other organizations, Patty has developed hundreds of classes to help programs incorporate nature, science, and green education.

More than 100 classroom activities to help children learn about and care for the earthEducate young children about the environment through experience and play. These activities encourage children to develop a sense of wonder, curiosity, and joy for nature. Each chapter focuses on a common and important environmental topicfrom waste reduction and recycling to air quality, weather and climate change, and energy reductionand provides information to help you present these topics to children in developmentally appropriate ways. Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth will help you excite children, engage families, and encourage your community to be green.Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth is a 2014 Teachers Choice Award for the Classroom winner!