In a daily ECEC setting, how might you expect to see, hear and feel support in providing encouragement for childrens connections and relationships with nature? Ensure you

Required Readings

Please select one reading or link from each section below.

Section 1: Children and the Natural World

· Blanchet-Cohen, N., & Elliot, E. (2011). Young children and educators engagement and learning outdoors: A basis for rights-based programming. Early Education and Development, 22(5), 757-777. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2011.596460 (Links to an external site.) 

· Cedarsong Nature School (Links to an external site.)

· Child and Nature Alliance of Canada (Links to an external site.)

· Child and Nature Network (Links to an external site.)

· Designing Early Childhood Outdoor Spaces (Links to an external site.)

· Forest Schools Canada (Links to an external site.)

· Nature Kindergarten, Sooke BC (Links to an external site.)

· White, R. (2004). Young children’s relationship with nature: It’s importance to children’s development and the earth’s future. (Links to an external site.)

Section 2: Children and Families

· Christian, L. G. (2006). Understanding families: Applying family system theory to early childhood practice. Young Children, 61(1), 12-20.

· Malaguzzi, L. (translated by Lella Gandini). (1993). For an education based on relationships (Links to an external site.). Young Children, November 49, 9-12. 

· Margolin, G., & Gordis, E. B. (2000). The effects of family and community violence on children  Download The effects of family and community violence on children. Annual Review of Psychology, 51(1), 445-449. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.51.1.445 

· Roots of Empathy (Links to an external site.)

· Seeds of Empathy (Links to an external site.)

· Stone, S. J., & Lindsey, G. (2012). Reviews of research: Brain research implications for early childhood education  Download Reviews of research: Brain research implications for early childhood education. Childhood Education, 75(2), 97-100. https://doi.org/10.1080/00094056.1999.10521992 (Links to an external site.)

Section 3: Children, Families and Communities

· British Columbia Centre for Ability (Links to an external site.)

· Dalai Lama Centre for Peace + Education. Why Educate the Heart? (Links to an external site.)

· Developmental Disabilities Association. Infant Development Program (Links to an external site.)

· Weaver, K. (2009). Brightening lives. Exchange magazine. Nov./Dec. (Library Online Course Reserves: Journals > Exchange Magazine > 2009 > click on 'Brightening Lives' and download pdf form)

Section 4: Children and the Learning Environment

· Harvard Graduate School of Education (1997). Project zero. Making learning visible. (Links to an external site.)

· Harvard Graduate School of Education (1997). Project zero. Making thinking visible. (Links to an external site.)

· Malaguzzi, L. (translated by Lella Gandini). (1993). For an education based on relationships. Young Children, November 49, 9-12. (Links to an external site.)

· Pairman, A., & Terreni, L. (2001) If the environment is the third teacher, what language does she speak? Early Childhood Development, Nga Kaitaunaki Kohangahunga, Right from the start. (Links to an external site.)

· The Wonder of Learning Exhibit: Ray of Light. (Links to an external site.)

· UBC Intergenerational Landed Learning on the Farm for the Environment.Links to an external site.

· Wilmes, B., Harrington, L, Kohler O., Evans, P., & Sumpter, D. (2008). Coming to our senses: Incorporating brain research findings into classroom instruction  Download Coming to our senses: Incorporating brain research findings into classroom instruction. Education Digest, 74(3), 24-28.