Making the Case for an Unplugged Childhood.
Whatever your personal stance is on technology, the use of devices in early childhood has become an increasingly important topic for parents, educators, and researchers. While technology can offer valuable learning opportunities, there are several considerations to keep in mind regarding its impact development.
Signs of Spring - Learning through the seasons.
Having a child-led approach to learning recognizes that children are naturally curious and and have an innate desire to explore, investigate, and learn about the world around them. Too often we get lost in the details of planning the perfect moment or activities for learning when much happens organically when you allow children to spend time with nature. Whether it's a fascination with insects, a finding tracks, hearing the wind blow, birds chirping or watching the rain fall, these interests can all become the foundation for deeper learning experiences.
It’s not too cold.
When we embrace outdoor play even in Winter, we not only improve children's physical health and creativity but also their connection to the natural world, fostering a generation that values both their well-being and the environment.
Why Nature? Why Now?
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Advocating for equitable nature play and fostering a connection for children was a somewhat realized passion of mine for over a decade before I actually realized it was the foundation for my pedagogy as an early childhood educator - entirely.
The Rebirth of Experience(s).
Welcome to Mighty Oak Learning - a place to share ideas, research, resources, creativity and learning in early childhood development rooted in nature.