Nicht aus der Schweiz? Besuchen Sie lehmanns.de
Gardening with Young Children - Sara Starbuck, Marla Olthof, Karen Midden

Gardening with Young Children (eBook)

eBook Download: EPUB
2014 | Second Edition
264 Seiten
Redleaf Press (Verlag)
978-1-60554-313-0 (ISBN)
Systemvoraussetzungen
28,99 inkl. MwSt
(CHF 28,30)
Der eBook-Verkauf erfolgt durch die Lehmanns Media GmbH (Berlin) zum Preis in Euro inkl. MwSt.
  • Download sofort lieferbar
  • Zahlungsarten anzeigen
This updated how-to resource guides teachers—with or without green thumbs—through the rich learning opportunities found in gardening with children.
Explore the unique and expansive learning opportunities offered by gardening with childrenGardens are where childrens imaginations engage nature, and the result is joyful learning. Gardening helps children develop an appreciation for the natural world and build the foundation for environmental stewardship. This book is packed with information and inspiration to help you immerse children in gardening and outdoor learning experiencesgreen thumb or a perfect plot of land not required.Learn how a gardening curriculum supports learning and development across all domains. Youll also find heaps of suggestions for planning, planting, and caring for a garden suited to your unique setting, such as container gardens, raised beds, in-ground gardens, gardens grown vertically on a wall or fence, and even rooftop gardens.Cultivate childrens wonder and appreciation for nature. This book providesMore than 60 hands-on learning activities for children of all ages to explore plants and garden creaturesVibrant photographs and classroom stories describing showcasing great programs from around the countryNew content reflecting childhood issues and gardening trends that have surfaced in recent years, including concerns that children are becoming alienated from nature, and that childhood obesity is becoming an epidemicResources to help your garden flourish, seed and garden supply lists, information on poisonous plants, and books about gardens and garden creatures

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.

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Why Garden?Children Need NaturePhysical, Social, and Emotional Development Dirt Is GoodInternational Movement Toward Outdoor Nature Playscapes From Seed to TableThe Role of the TeacherChapter 2: Engaging Children in GardeningFostering Children’s Interest in GardeningUsing Emergent Curriculum as an Approach to Gardening Assuring Intellectual IntegrityUsing the Project Approach with Gardening Being in the Garden with Children Engaging Children in the Scientific Process FieldworkGraphing with Children Using Reference MaterialsTechnology and the Garden Study Documenting What Children Learn Bringing the Garden Curriculum Indoors Chapter 3: Planning Your GardenDeveloping the Garden DesignSelecting the Garden SiteTypes of GardensThe Final ChoiceGarden ThemesBird and Butter?y Garden North American GardenKitchen Garden Sensory Garden Southwestern Garden Dinosaur GardenChapter 4: Building Your GardenGathering Resources through Families and Community Constructing Different Types of GardensGround-Level GardensRaised BedsContainer GardensVertical GardensGreen-Roof GardenIndoor GardensPlant SelectionPreventing VandalismChapter 5: Working with Children in the GardenPlanting the GardenEvery Day in the GardenSupervising Children in the GardenMaintaining the GardenGarden CreaturesHarvestingSharing the Garden with Others Chapter 6: Gardening with Infants and ToddlersTaking Infants and Toddlers OutsideHow 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 GrowExploring Garden CreaturesAppendix 1: Children’s Books about Gardens and Garden Creatures Appendix 2: Reference Books about Garden CreaturesAppendix 3: Garden and Environmental Education Books and Supplies, Including Sources for Insects, Worms, and Other Beneficial CreaturesAppendix 4: Seeds and Garden SuppliesAppendix 5: Common and Botanical Names of Plants MentionedAppendix 6: Poisonous PlantsReferencesIndex

Erscheint lt. Verlag 21.4.2014
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Garten
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Lexikon / Chroniken
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Unterrichtsvorbereitung Vorschule / Kita
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulpädagogik / Grundschule
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Vorschulpädagogik
ISBN-10 1-60554-313-6 / 1605543136
ISBN-13 978-1-60554-313-0 / 9781605543130
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt?
EPUBEPUB (Adobe DRM)

Kopierschutz: Adobe-DRM
Adobe-DRM ist ein Kopierschutz, der das eBook vor Mißbrauch schützen soll. Dabei wird das eBook bereits beim Download auf Ihre persönliche Adobe-ID autorisiert. Lesen können Sie das eBook dann nur auf den Geräten, welche ebenfalls auf Ihre Adobe-ID registriert sind.
Details zum Adobe-DRM

Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belle­tristik und Sach­büchern. Der Fließ­text wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schrift­größe ange­passt. Auch für mobile Lese­geräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.

Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen eine Adobe-ID und die Software Adobe Digital Editions (kostenlos). Von der Benutzung der OverDrive Media Console raten wir Ihnen ab. Erfahrungsgemäß treten hier gehäuft Probleme mit dem Adobe DRM auf.
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen eine Adobe-ID sowie eine kostenlose App.
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise

Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.

Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich