Nature, Spirituality, and Early Childhood Education: Fostering Childrens Awaren [Paperback]

Preamble. Childrens spirituality in the outdoor space: seven vignettes.

Chapter One. Childrens spirituality, nature and Early Childhood policy.

Chapter Two. Childrens spirituality, nature and frameworks of understanding.

Chapter Three. Childrens spirituality, nature and Early Childhood foundations.

Chapter Four. Childrens spirituality, nature and Early Childhood practice.

Chapter Five. Childrens spirituality, nature and pedagogy.

Chapter Six. Childrens spirituality and nature: recommendations for policy and practice.

This novel volume delves into a specific and crucial aspect of early years pedagogy  the intersection between early childhood education and spirituality, offering tips on nurturing spirituality and a sense of connectedness with nature through outdoor learning.

This novel volume delves into a specific and crucial aspect of early years pedagogy  the intersection between early childhood education and spirituality, offering tips on nurturing spirituality and a sense of connectedness with nature through outdoor learning.

With experience both as a scholar and a teacher, the author delves into the ontological and epistemological issues related to outdoor learning and education while keeping accessibility and sustainability at the centre of the volume. Chapters take a comprehensive approach to the exploration of children's innate spirituality and their connection with nature in the context of early childhood education, fusing elements such as a critique of early years policy with philosophy of education and childrens mental health. Using a robust theoretical foundation incorporating philosophical figures such as Froebel, McMillan, Montessori, Dewey and Freire, as well as the inclusion of practical examples from educational settings designed for real-world scenarios, this book reinviglû