TY - BOOK AU - Wilson,Ruth A. TI - Learning is in bloom: cultivating outdoor explorations SN - 9780876593745 PY - 2016///] CY - Lewisville, NC PB - Gryphon House, Inc. KW - Nature study KW - Outdoor education KW - Early childhood education N1 - "GH 10066"--Page [4] of cover; "EDU 023000"--Page [4] of cover; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - The movement to connect young children with nature continues to grow, as more parents and educators become passionate about bringing learning outdoors and letting children explore outside the bounds of traditional lessons. In the full-color Learning Is in Bloom, teachers and caregivers will find 40 hands-on activities effective in engaging young children in investigating nature, both indoors and outdoors, on the school grounds, and on excursions around the neighborhood. Through fostering a love of nature, the activities promote all areas of early childhood education and development ER -