Connect nature play, outdoor experiences, and STEM learning for young
children with activities, real-life examples, and educator resources.
Nurture young children's innate tendencies toward exploration, sensory
stimulation, and STEM learning when you connect outdoor learning and
STEM curriculum. Discover the developmental benefits of outdoor learning
and how the rich diversity of settings and materials of nature gives
rise to questions and inquiry for deeper learning.
Full of activities, examples, and resources to take the fun of STEM
outside, this book will help teachers articulate connections between
nature play, outdoor experiences, and STEM learning in young children.
Use STEM and nature-based learning to nurture children's curiosity and
exploration of the world.
Patty Born Selly is an assistant professor of environmental
education and STEM at Hamline University. She previously served as the
executive director of the National Center for STEM Elementary Education
at St. Catherine University. Selly has over twenty years of experience
in early childhood education, has written two books, and regularly
consults other educators on science and nature education approaches for
young children.
