We join together
In a circle of peace
With grateful hearts
Faces to the wind
Eyes to sky and ground
Keen watchers and listeners
Ready to discover the mysteries
of mother earth
Coyote Nature School
PARENT HANDBOOK
About Forest and Nature Schools
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If you are interested in learning more about the Forest School movement and nature connection, take a look at the following books, websites and organizations for more information:
Last Child in the Woods
by Richard Louv
Coyote's Guide to Connecting With Nature
by Jon Young, Evan McGown, Ellen Haas
Forest and Nature School in Canada: A Head, Heart, Hands Approach to Outdoor Learning
by Forest School Canada
Forest School and Outdoor Learning in the Early Years
by Sara Knight
Here is a parent perspective on nature school:
My Kid's New Favourite Place To Go
Additional guidance can be found in these excellent links:
Resources for Administrator from Learning for a Sustainable Future
Resources for Educators from Learning for a Sustainable Future
Five Reasons to Take your Class Outside
Outdoor Classroom Management Tips
Outdoor Learning for Reopening: 5 Tips of Educators
Benefits to Using the School Grounds for Learning
Into Nature: A Guide to Teaching in Nearby Nature
Nature as a Classroom: How to Start Teaching Students Outdoors
Connecting with Nature to Care for Ourselves and the Earth: Recommendations for Decision Makers
Environmental and Outdoor Education: Key to Equitably Reopening Schools