Discovering Nature Classrooms in Early Childhood (Video

Discovering Nature Classrooms in Early Childhood showcases the UPC Discovery Early Learning Center located in Peoria, Illinois. In this video, UPC Discovery staff share their knowledge on the benefits of nature classrooms, as well as considerations for planning and implementing a nature classroom in early childhood programs.

[@STARNETEarlyChildhood]

Whether you are an expert in nature classrooms or are just feeling inspired, we would love to hear from you! Please add your thoughts about this video or the topic in the comments! Thank you!

[@Romi9012]

Hi, in which moment you can say NO to a child?

[@gamzenurpoyraz1470]

It is an excellent video to explain the benefits of outdoor learning for children's development.

[@karleenwolfe7679]

I enjoyed this video and plan to share it with students in the Intro to ECE class I'm teaching. Outdoor learning is one of the areas of early childhood we study and your video details many aspects of what's important for the outdoor classroom, its benefits, and helpful strategies for considering outdoor learning as a model of instruction. Thanks for sharing this! Well done!

[@jasonschlegel4027]

Great insight and a powerful case for learning in the natural environment.

[@BeckersSchoolSupplies]

The outdoors is the best classroom!

[@sakinabivins9415]

I really wish we could implement this in my school district. It would take a lot of education district wide, school wide, financial funding partners, parents, etc.

[@disneylandangel]

I am a nature teacher. I am so inspired by your video. I habe watched it several times and enjoy getting lost in thought about new opportunities where I work. Wouod it be possible to share some information on the resources you mentioned? For example, where can you find those blocks?

[@STARNETEarlyChildhood]

We are glad you found the video inspiring! I will ask our staff and see if we can add some information in that description. Thanks for the great suggestion!