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Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Learning Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning
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Ideal for early childhood directors, teachers, community colleges and parents or caregivers interested in outdoor learning for children ages 4-6.
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Rachel A. Larimore
Rachel worked for 15 years as director of education at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, Michigan. Not only does she write and speak extensively on connecting children to nature through high-quality, nature-based early childhood education, Larimore is also pursuing a PhD in curriculum, instruction, and teacher education at Michigan State University.
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