Nature-Based Preschool Professional Practice Guidebook

The Nature-Based Preschool Professional Practice Guidebook is the first resource to fully address the unique practices of nature-based early childhood education. This guidebook is an essential resource for anyone interested in teaching young children outdoors.

Thoroughly researched and written and reviewed by recognized leaders in the field of nature-based preschool education, the Guidebook demonstrates how nature preschools, forest kindergartens, outdoor preschools, and similar schools operate programs that are safe, effective, and inclusive.

Intended for teachers, administrators, policy makers, and parents, the Guidebook provides practical guidance in four areas: Teaching, Environments, Safety, and Administration. Practices are described in clear and meaningful language with accompanying considerations, creating a highly readable and easily accessible resource. Early elementary programs operating outdoor, nature-based programs will also find valuable guidance in the practices.

The Guidebook is published by the North American Association for Environmental Education's Natural Start Alliance.