Nature exploration is fundamental to young children's curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonder--it supports their growth in all developmental domains.

In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYC's journal Young Children, teachers of children from infancy through age 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards, to involve families and the community, and to encourage children's appreciation of the natural world. The book offers a comprehensive resource list and a professional development guide with questions and activities to help readers reflect on current practices and incorporate new ones.

This volume is part of NAEYC's best-selling Spotlight series--great resources for the college classroom and for staff development.