\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental education expert David Sobel joins with a variety of colleagues to share their experiences and steps for creating a successful forest kindergarten program. \u003ci\u003eNature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens \u003c/I\u003ewalks you through the European roots of the concept to the recent resurgence of these kinds of programs in North America.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing well beyond a history lesson, these experts provide the framework to understand the concepts and build a learning community that stimulates curiosity and inquisitiveness in a natural environment. This helpful guide provides the curriculum, ideas, and guidance needed to foster special gifts in children. It also gives you the nuts and bolts of running a successful nature preschool business, such as potential obstacles, staff and curriculum design, best practices for success, site and facility management, and business planning.\u003c/P\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/P\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens \u003c/I\u003eprovides the mentorship and guidance to become a leader in nature-based education.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Sobel \u003c/B\u003ehas spent the last twenty-five years working in the field of child development, place-based education, and parenting with nature. He currently serves as senior faculty in the education department at Antioch University New England in Keene, New Hampshire. His expertise and passion have led him to authoring seven\u0026#160;books and being identified as one of the \"gurus and rock stars of environmental education\" by \u003ci\u003eTeacher\u003c/I\u003e magazine.\u003c/div\u003e
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