{"product_id":"nature-play-workshop-for-families-monica-wiedel-lubinski-9781631598685","title":"Nature Play Workshop for Families: A Guide to 40+ Outdoor Learning Experiences in All Seasons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this fun and practical guide to outdoor play, be inspired to unplug and spark a nature connection vital for children's healthy growth and development.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award in the Children's Category*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Children and families are plugged into electronics and often disconnected from direct experiences in nature. This \u003cb\u003ebeautifully photographed\u003c\/b\u003e, highly visual resource offers \u003cb\u003etangible approaches to nature-based learning and play for children\u003c\/b\u003e. Parents and teachers discover the benefits of outdoor learning and simple ways to facilitate unplugged nature connection \u003cb\u003ein every season\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e Inspired by nature preschools, forest kindergartens, and forest school models the world over, this guide also includes \"Voices from the Field\" with \u003cb\u003eadvice from experienced nature-based educators\u003c\/b\u003e. This insightful reference balances \u003cb\u003enature play experiences\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003ehands-on projects using natural materials\u003c\/b\u003e and is an ideal jumping off point for immersive nature play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Examples of nature-based child experiences outlined in the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wildlife observation and tracking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nature sounds, songs, and poetry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gardening and cooking with wild edibles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Printmaking, charcoal drawing, dyeing, and shadow play \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Journaling inspired by nature \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With \u003ci\u003eNature Play Workshop for Families\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eany child, anywhere, can spark a nature connection\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Voices from the Field\" includes more ideas and tips contributed by leading educators, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sally Anderson, Sol Forest School, Tijeras, New Mexico \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Yash Bhagwanji, Florida Atlantic University \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lauren Brown, Asheville Farmstead School \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Peter Dargatz, Woodside Elementary School, Sussex, Wisconsin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Monica French, Wild Haven Forest Preschool and Childcare, Baltimore, Maryland \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Patricia Leon, Miami Nature Playschool \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sheila William Ridge, Shirley G. Moore Lab School, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beth Savitz, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, Maryland \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maria Soboleski, New Mexico School for the Deaf \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paige Vonder Haar, Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School, Fairbanks, Alaska \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Susie Wirth, Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Foundation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Monica Wiedel-Lubinski, Karen Madigan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1631598686\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631598685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d","brand":"Monica Wiedel-Lubinski","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051769950463,"sku":"9781631598685","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fc1cec52-1a1c-4a9c-8299-fa15dd3fb746.jpg?v=1685015063","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nature-play-workshop-for-families-monica-wiedel-lubinski-9781631598685","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}