Outdoor and Nature Play and Environmental Stewardship
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- Date of Publication
- February 8, 2024
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Course Information
Outdoor and nature play provides an opportunity to teach young children about nature conservation and environmental stewardship.
The purpose of this 2-hour course is to highlight strategies early childhood educators can use to model and teach environmental awareness and conservation principles.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the importance of fostering environmental stewardship in children;
- Describe how outdoor connections and nature interactions facilitate environmental stewardship; and
- Develop outdoor learning spaces and activities that foster environmental stewardship.
The development of this online course was 100% funded by federal Child Care and Development Funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as part of an $8,000,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
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