Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens

Explores the European roots of the concept to the recent resurgence of these programmes in North America. Experts provide the framework to understand the concepts and build a learning community that stimulates curiosity and inquisitiveness in a natural environment. This helpful guide provides the curriculum ideas and guidance needed to foster special gifts in children.

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Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens is the latest from environmental education expert David Sobel. Joined by a variety of colleagues to share their experiences and steps for creating a successful forest kindergarten program, Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens walks you through the European roots of the concept to the recent resurgence of these kinds of programs in North America.

Going well beyond a history lesson, these experts provide the framework to understand the concepts and build a learning community that stimulates curiosity and inquisitiveness in a natural environment. This helpful guide provides the curriculum ideas and guidance needed to foster special gifts in children. It also gives you the nuts and bolts of running a successful nature preschool business:

Potential obstacles and concerns
Staff and curriculum design
Best practices for success
Site and facility assessment
Business planning and how to successfully market your program


Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens provides the mentorship and guidance to become a leader in nature-based education.