In this episode, Dr. Rachel Larimore invites listeners to reflect on how our relationship with time shapes our nature-based education programs and influences the way children learn and grow. Time isn’t just measured by clocks; it’s also influenced by our feelings and perceptions, particularly when immersed in nature.
Wander, Wonder, Wait: The Power of Time in Nature-Based Teaching & Learning Webinar In the fast-paced world of early childhood education, time often feels like the one thing we never have enough of. In this webinar we’ll pause, breathe, and consider the deep impact of time on teaching and learning outdoors. Together, we'll examine essential questions: Are we giving children the time they need to play, notice, fail and try again, build relationships, be still, and just be? How does our own relationship to time—whether we’re clock watchers or flow followers—influence our work and our children’s experiences? Click here to learn more about the webinar.
Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-based Learning: Helping Children be Curious, Confident, and Caring book by Drs. Rachel A. Larimore and Claire H. Warden.
About Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
Dr. Rachel A. Larimore is an educator, consultant, and former nature-based preschool director. Her work focuses on the intentional integration of nature to support young children’s holistic development by learning with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. She has written multiple books including Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool, Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, Evaluating Natureness: Measuring the Quality of Nature-based Classrooms in Pre-k Through 3rd Grade, and Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-based Learning: Helping Children be Curious, Confident, and Caring. Rachel is the founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning. Prior to founding Samara, she spent more than a decade starting and directing one of the first nature-based preschools in the United States.
About Samara Early Learning
Samara Early Learning helps educators create nature-based schools or add the nature-based approach to existing programs. With our support on the business or teaching side of operations, educators help young children learn with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. Services include books, in-person and on-demand workshops, The Grove membership, and much more. Visit www.SamaraEL.com to learn more!
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