Gardens are where children's imaginations engage nature, and the result is joyful learning. Use this book to explore the unique and expansive learning opportunities offered by gardening with children. Packed with colourful photographs and updated to address many childhood issues and gardening trends that have erupted in recent years, it reflects the growing concerns for children's nature deficit and the obesity epidemic.
Gardens are where children's imaginations engage nature, and the result is joyful learning. Use this book to explore the unique and expansive learning opportunities offered by gardening with children. Packed with colourful photographs and updated to address many childhood issues and gardening trends that have erupted in recent years, it reflects the growing concerns for children's nature deficit and the obesity epidemic.
Sara Starbuck: Sara Starbuck, EdD, is an associate professor in the Department of Human Environmental Studies and administrative director of the Early Childhood Centers for Training, Research, and Education at Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Starbuck has over thirty years of experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher educator, administrator, and teacher of young children, and she is deeply involved in connecting children to nature and helping adults understand the importance of nature in the children's lives. She earned her EdD from Nova Southeastern University in child and youth studies with a specialization in management of programs. Her BS and MS degrees are from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, in early childhood education. Marla Olthof: Marla Olthof has nearly a decade of experience teaching toddlers and preschoolers and has trained a variety of teachers in a multitude of settings, including undergraduate practicum experiences and student teaching, at Southern Illinois University and the Purdue University Calumet Head Start Resource Center. Marla also enjoys volunteering in the classroom as the parent of three elementary school-aged daughters. Karen Midden: Karen Midden is a professor in plant, soil, and agricultural systems at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. She is a landscape architect working in Illinois and teaches landscape design, designing outdoor spaces, and sustainable landscape practices. Her current research and projects include urban agriculture, green roofs, and vertical gardening.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Why Garden? Children Need Nature Physical, Social, and Emotional Development Dirt Is Good International Movement Toward Outdoor Nature Playscapes From Seed to Table The Role of the Teacher Chapter 2: Engaging Children in Gardening Fostering Children's Interest in Gardening Using Emergent Curriculum as an Approach to Gardening Assuring Intellectual Integrity Using the Project Approach with Gardening Being in the Garden with Children Engaging Children in the Scientific Process Fieldwork Graphing with Children Using Reference Materials Technology and the Garden Study Documenting What Children Learn Bringing the Garden Curriculum Indoors Chapter 3: Planning Your Garden Developing the Garden Design Selecting the Garden Site Types of Gardens The Final Choice Garden Themes Bird and Butter?y Garden North American Garden Kitchen Garden Sensory Garden Southwestern Garden Dinosaur Garden Chapter 4: Building Your Garden Gathering Resources through Families and Community Constructing Different Types of Gardens Ground-Level Gardens Raised Beds Container Gardens Vertical Gardens Green-Roof Garden Indoor Gardens Plant Selection Preventing Vandalism Chapter 5: Working with Children in the Garden Planting the Garden Every Day in the Garden Supervising Children in the Garden Maintaining the Garden Garden Creatures Harvesting Sharing the Garden with Others Chapter 6: Gardening with Infants and Toddlers Taking Infants and Toddlers Outside How to Take a Walk with Infants and Toddlers Choosing Plants for Infants and Toddlers Bringing the Garden Inside Chapter 7: Universal Garden Learning Experiences Exploring Plants Exploring What Plants Need to Grow Exploring Garden Creatures Appendix 1: Children's Books about Gardens and Garden Creatures Appendix 2: Reference Books about Garden Creatures Appendix 3: Garden and Environmental Education Books and Supplies, Including Sources for Insects, Worms, and Other Beneficial Creatures Appendix 4: Seeds and Garden Supplies Appendix 5: Common and Botanical Names of Plants Mentioned Appendix 6: Poisonous Plants References Index
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Why Garden? Children Need Nature Physical, Social, and Emotional Development Dirt Is Good International Movement Toward Outdoor Nature Playscapes From Seed to Table The Role of the Teacher Chapter 2: Engaging Children in Gardening Fostering Children's Interest in Gardening Using Emergent Curriculum as an Approach to Gardening Assuring Intellectual Integrity Using the Project Approach with Gardening Being in the Garden with Children Engaging Children in the Scientific Process Fieldwork Graphing with Children Using Reference Materials Technology and the Garden Study Documenting What Children Learn Bringing the Garden Curriculum Indoors Chapter 3: Planning Your Garden Developing the Garden Design Selecting the Garden Site Types of Gardens The Final Choice Garden Themes Bird and Butter?y Garden North American Garden Kitchen Garden Sensory Garden Southwestern Garden Dinosaur Garden Chapter 4: Building Your Garden Gathering Resources through Families and Community Constructing Different Types of Gardens Ground-Level Gardens Raised Beds Container Gardens Vertical Gardens Green-Roof Garden Indoor Gardens Plant Selection Preventing Vandalism Chapter 5: Working with Children in the Garden Planting the Garden Every Day in the Garden Supervising Children in the Garden Maintaining the Garden Garden Creatures Harvesting Sharing the Garden with Others Chapter 6: Gardening with Infants and Toddlers Taking Infants and Toddlers Outside How to Take a Walk with Infants and Toddlers Choosing Plants for Infants and Toddlers Bringing the Garden Inside Chapter 7: Universal Garden Learning Experiences Exploring Plants Exploring What Plants Need to Grow Exploring Garden Creatures Appendix 1: Children's Books about Gardens and Garden Creatures Appendix 2: Reference Books about Garden Creatures Appendix 3: Garden and Environmental Education Books and Supplies, Including Sources for Insects, Worms, and Other Beneficial Creatures Appendix 4: Seeds and Garden Supplies Appendix 5: Common and Botanical Names of Plants Mentioned Appendix 6: Poisonous Plants References Index
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