Nature Explore

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A Certified Nature Explore Classroom is an outdoor space where children can immerse themselves in nature, learning through fun, hands-on play, and fostering a love for the outdoors. These spaces use research-based design to support creativity, critical thinking, physical activity, and whole child development. Our certification is a national initiative that recognizes programs that have made a commitment to providing outdoor classrooms and comprehensive programming to help children use the natural world as an integral part of learning. ?? ?????????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ????????????: https://lnkd.in/eb5t-pAr #NatureExplore #OutdoorLearning #WholeChildDevelopment

Congratulations Mimi's House Family Childcare! The Grow More Awardee is a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom where children spend most of their day outdoors exploring nature and the world around them. While participating in the Growing Healthy Eaters program, Mary Turner, owner of Mimi’s House, has expanded its garden so that children are not only tasting the fresh produce they are growing they are also including it in their menu and meals. They also utilize a CSA produce box where local produce from a local farmer is also incorporated into lessons, taste tests and meals. They try new things weekly and prepare it different ways while exploring the taste, texture, colors and whatever else may come up in their conversations about the food. Read more about the award and awardees: https://loom.ly/VMNb13c #GrowMore #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FarmtoECE

Happy World Kindness Day! In the spirit of Fred Rogers, let’s remember that “Sometimes, all it takes is one kind word to nourish another person.” Today, let’s try to share kindness—one word at a time. Who can you uplift with a simple compliment or a caring message? Together, we can create a ripple effect of kindness! #WorldKindnessDay #BeLikeFred #SpreadKindness

Join us live online on November 21st to learn about powerful ways nature-rich classrooms and experiences support children’s holistic development. ? ???????????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/eim9cVEA #NatureExplore #LiveOnlineWorkshop #outdoorclassroom #natureclassroom

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Barbara Taylor Bowman transformed the world of children with her leadership, talent, vision, and dedication. Her passing is a tremendous loss for the field, for children, and for all learners.

? Celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day! ? Today, we join a global celebration that inspires schools and families everywhere to make time outdoors a meaningful part of every child’s day! The Nature Explore program is committed to helping children experience the joy and essential learning that time in nature brings. Research shows that time outdoors: ?? Develops key life skills ?? Builds a better understanding of the environment ?? Boosts engagement with learning ?? Improves physical and mental health We’d love to see how you are celebrating! Share your outdoor classroom moments or your nature adventures and tag us at @natureexplore. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #outdoorclassroomday and #natureexplore!