MissHope.org
The Wonder of Nature
These links can help you in creating outdoor learning environments,identifying wildlife and natural phenomena and in linking your nature curriculum to the NJ Preschool Teaching & Learning Expectations : Standards of Quality
Teaching young children about the environment
Creating Outdoor Habitats for Birds,Bugs ,Butterflies &Bats
National Wildlife Federation/Outside in Nature
Nature Notes Online nature identification, projects,activities and resources
Animal Planet/Backyard Habitat
Wild Places in New Jersey
SEEDS ( The State Environmental Education Directory Website)
Professional Development and Classroom Materials:
Monarch Teacher Network/Global Connections NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Peterson Field Guides
Peterson Field Guides
Articles related to Science and Nature from NAEYC:
Celebrating a Young learner at Work: Marcus the Scientist To RUN, STOMP, or STUDY Hissing Cockroaches in the Classroom Rewards of gardening with children "Science in the Preschool Classroom: Capitalizing on Children's Fascination with the Everyday World to Foster Language and Literacy Development," "Science at the Center of the Integrated Curriculum: Ten Benefits Noted by Head Start Teachers" "Using Language During Science Activities" "Quick Recipe Science Unit" "Familiar Children's Books Related to Science Topics" Starting Children on Science
