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Session Submission TypePresentation ModeTitleStrandSummaryDateBegin TimeEnd TimeParticipantsConference Tracks Values
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Bright SpotOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Noticing Differently: Critically Reorienting to Place in Early Childhood EducationConnecting with NatureEducators will “notice differently” matters of equity and inclusion in place-conscious learning by repositioning themselves within multifaceted landscapes. Critically reflective exercises inspired by the 'spiral of attunement', will reorient participants to place physically, intellectually, socially, and historically to support children’s ecological belonging and environmental response(ability).October 4– October 11Nancy van Groll, University of British Columbia; Annie Elizabeth Montague, University of British ColumbiaConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Bright SpotOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Playful and Place-Full Early STEMConnecting with NatureYoung children and their teachers create deeper connections to their communities and the natural world by demystifying the “STEM” acronym. Toddler to preschool-age children explore, play, wonder, and engage with STEM when educators incorporate loose parts, place-based education design principles, STEM tools and techniques, and risky play.October 4– October 11Erin Tanzer, Boise State UniversityConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Bright SpotOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Creative Environmental Education—Before You Head Out the DoorConnecting with NatureJoin Senior Environmental Educator Kari Riddell as she offers insight on how to build respect and empathy for the environment before you take your K–3 students outdoors. Learn how building simple characters around you can make your outdoor time all the more valuable, and memorable!October 4– October 11Kari Riddell, Clean FoundationConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Poster PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)You Don’t Need A Forest!Connecting with NatureWell, obviously we all need forests… but you don’t need a forest to connect children to the natural world. Learn how a single tree stump fostered a class’s interest and compassion for our world’s smallest creatures and sparked a year long study.October 4– October 11Jessica Winston, Beginnings Nursery SchoolConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Bright SpotOn-Demand (pre-recorded)SEED: Social-Emotional Environmental Education Discovery 2.0Connecting with NatureWhat started as a localized program has blossomed into a national hit, with over 7,000 YouTube views a month! Learn about the different components of SEED and how nature centers and schools can partner up with this unique program that includes social-emotional learning and NGSS curriculum plus experiences in nature!October 4– October 11Jennifer Day Tariq, Douglas-Hart FoundationConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Poster PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Exploring Birds: An Integrated Elementary Science Approach for the PandemicConnecting with NatureA partnership between a university and a local elementary school provided every fifth grader an opportunity to participate in an in-depth and integrated program on birds. Equipped with field guides and techniques in nature journaling, students explored birds at school and home allowing for more time outside during the pandemic.October 4– October 11Ashley Campbell, West Texas A&M University; Crystal Hughes, West texas A&MConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Poster PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Virtual Educator Professional Development Provides New OpportunitiesConservation and Environmental EducationThe Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) coordinates Project Learning Tree and Project WET curricula in Nebraska. Online virtual educator professional development outlets have allowed NFS to expand their reach and impact throughout the state. This presentation will help provide suggestions for other organizations looking to transfer professional development into the online setting.October 4– October 11Jack Hilgert, Nebraska Forest ServiceConservation and Environmental Education, Early Childhood,
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Bright SpotOn-Demand (pre-recorded)A Framework for Supporting the Development of Botanical Literacies in Early Childhood EducationLinking Research and Practice to Increase ImpactBotanical literacies in young children involves developing knowledge and curiosity about plants and their environments. This study explored young children’s knowledge and attitudes of the flora in the native bushlands on their school grounds. The results of this research led to the development of a framework for developing botanical literacies in ECE.October 4– October 11Kimberley Beasley, Murdoch UniversityLinking Research and Practice to Increase Impact, Early Childhood, Graduate Student Research,
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Traditional PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Finding Nature: Headstart Children, Families and Future Teachers Learning TogetherConnecting with NatureWhat happens when you invite Headstart children and their families to a local park for a day of environmental education? Magic, learning, and connections to the natural world. This session describes how prospective teachers learned to teach natural history while introducing pre-K children and their families to nature experiences.October 4– October 11J William Hug, California University of PA; Clover Wright, California University of PAConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Young Professionals
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Traditional PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Curriculum Connections in Kindergarten: Teaching Monarchs, Dia de Muertos, and AntiracismConnecting with NatureTo help achieve my school's antiracism curriculum in my kindergarten classroom, I connect cultural diversity and nature. How do you bring a culture that is not your own to students in an authentic way? My example covers developmentally appropriate connections between Dia De Muertos (Festival of Death) and Monarch butterflies.October 4– October 11Peng Nelson, CLWS; Melissa McPartlandConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Traditional PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Teaching Off TrailConnecting with NatureLet's experience a year of nature kindergarten! Teaching Off Trail details the implementation of a public school nature kindergarten that reaches and exceeds curricular standards through a 4 P's philosophy cemented in nature play, citizen science, service learning, and community collaborations.October 4– October 11Peter Dargatz, Hamilton School DistrictConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Traditional PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Big Ideas from Little Books. Using Children’s Literature to Introduce Environmental StewardshipConservation and Environmental EducationLet’s talk books. This session shares paired activities and award-winning children’s literature. Books and activities are designed to get children thinking about their place in the natural world and developing their environmental stewardship. Activities are teacher and parent friendly, engaging, and fun for children. Book list and sample activities provided.October 4– October 11Melissa Parks, Stetson UniveristyConservation and Environmental Education, Early Childhood,
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Traditional PresentationOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Tracking as Pedagogy for First Nations Early Childhood LearnersLinking Research and Practice to Increase ImpactThis session will present the results of a project to develop an environmental education early childhood curriculum for the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador. Tracking was examined as an approach to education for the environment and the territories in the context of society, the biosphere, and the cosmic.October 4– October 11Suzanne Major, University of MontrealLinking Research and Practice to Increase Impact, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Research RoundtableLiveNature’s Services and Contributions: The Relational Value of Childhood Nature ExperienceNAAEE Research SymposiumPeople depend on functioning ecosystems to meet needs and support well-being across the lifespan. This presentation will address interest in ecosystem services valuation and EE for children. If children and EE are to be better represented in policy, then we must find ways to connect ecosystem services valuation and EE.Thursday, October 711:30am12:15pmThomas Beery, Kristianstad UniversityResearch Symposium, Method and Theory, Climate Change Education, Early Childhood,
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Research RoundtableLiveBudding birders: Shared birding experiences between urban and rural preschool programsNAAEE Research SymposiumIn a collaboration between researchers, teachers, and children at urban and rural university-based preschools, Project FeederWatch was implemented in classrooms. Children also engaged in specific species research and contemplated what diversity means in both the avian and human realms. Technology allowed children to communicate across classrooms and share their experiences.Thursday, October 712:30pm1:15pmMeg Gravil, University of Louisville; Rebecca Crawford; Tamala North, Eastern Kentucky UniversityResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Early Childhood,
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Research RoundtableLive"Yuck, He Smells!" Impact of Teacher Talk on Children's Experience with AnimalsNAAEE Research SymposiumAt a farm-based nature preschool, teachers spoke to children frequently about animal bodies, lives, and [presumed] intentions. Despite positive pedagogical aims, teachers’ messaging may interfere with child-animal relations. My research reveals patterns in teacher discourse and raises important questions about the implications of the role of the adult in child-animal relations.Thursday, October 73:00pm3:45pmPatty Born, Hamline University School of EducationResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Early Childhood,
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Research RoundtableLiveAdvancing Early Childhood Environmental Education Through ResearchNAAEE Research SymposiumLearn about the latest research published in the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education and the fall special issue, how you can become involved as a reviewer and contributor, and discuss ways we can advance the field.Thursday, October 73:00pm3:45pmYash Bhagwanji, Florida Atlantic University; Christy Merrick, NAAEEResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Early Childhood,
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Research RoundtableLiveUncovering the Impacts of EID on People’s Awareness on Local Marine IssuesNAAEE Research SymposiumMuseums and aquariums provide a good environment to study how EID constructed by previous knowledge, worldviews, and culture affects learning experience concerning complex environmental issues and the interpretation or awareness of these issues. This project targets adolescents who visit museums and aquariums internationally seeing how EID affects their learning of local marine issues.Thursday, October 74:00pm4:45pmShu-Min Yang, Oregon State UniversityResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Early Childhood,
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Research PosterOn-Demand (pre-recorded)The Impacts of Environmental Identity on People’s Awareness on Local Marine IssuesNAAEE Research SymposiumMuseums and aquariums provide a good environment to study how EID constructed by previous knowledge, worldviews, and culture affects learning experience concerning complex environmental issues and the interpretation or awareness of these issues. This project targets adolescents who visit museums and aquariums internationally seeing how EID affects their learning of local marine issues.Thursday, October 75:00pm6:15pmShu-Min Yang, Oregon State UniversityResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Graduate Student Research, Early Childhood,
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Research PosterOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Do Online Classes Connect Children with Nature?NAAEE Research SymposiumOnline classes and nature-based programs don't normally go together. But in a situation like the pandemic, is it better to provide something rather than nothing?Thursday, October 75:00pm6:15pmBatool Ishaque, Early Years Learning And ResearchResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Research PosterOn-Demand (pre-recorded)Nature-based Professional Development for Educators of Young Children in PovertyNAAEE Research SymposiumThe results are here! Following the delivery of a comprehensive, web-based, professional development training package, a recent dissertation study examined the knowledge, perception, and application of nature-based teaching practices among early childhood teachers in a minority-serving, high-poverty community. Findings will be presented along with implications for future research.Thursday, October 75:00pm6:15pmSylvia Collazo, Florida Atlantic UniversityResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Graduate Student Research, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Research RoundtableLiveFreeing Fireflies from Glass Jars: Centering Black Futures in Nature-Based LearningNAAEE Research SymposiumNature-based learning is widely approached and studied as beneficial in children's development domains, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical (Gerrish, 2014). However, according to the National Start Alliance, only 3% of children enrolled in nature programs are Black. This roundtable will discuss methods that can increase access and inclusion within nature education for Black children.Friday, October 83:15pm4:00pmDeja Jones, Honeypot MontessoriResearch Symposium, Pedagogy and Programming, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Traditional PresentationLiveOutdoor Preschools in the United States: Updates and OpportunitiesConnecting with NatureOutdoor preschools continue to expand in the United States, with more programs and new policy opportunities encouraging equity in outdoor learning in early childhood. NAAEE's Natural Start Alliance will share updates and opportunities in this sector of environmental and early childhood education.Wednesday, October 131:30pm2:10pmChristy Merrick, NAAEEConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Roundtable DiscussionLiveBarefoot is Best: Understanding and Implementing the Research with ChildrenConnecting with NatureTake off your shoes! Having children barefoot outside is an acceptable risk to help them develop physically and forge a deep connection to the Earth. We will discuss the benefits and research and identify ways to get everyone on board to successfully implement it into each unique program and location.Wednesday, October 135:15pm5:55pmLucy Ritter, n/aConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Hands-on PresentationLiveReconciling Relationships and Reimagining Environmental Education Through an Indigenous LensGreen Schools, Universities, and Vocational InstitutionsEnvironmental education is not a new idea. Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island (North America) have practiced learning on the land since time immemorial. Experience Natural Curiosity’s transformative pedagogy that encourages children’s environmental inquiry through an Indigenous lens, developed with guidance from a national Indigenous Education Advisory Board across Canada.Wednesday, October 136:15pm7:15pmHaley Higdon, Natural CuriosityGreen Schools, Universities, and Vocational Institutions, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Traditional PresentationLiveUnderstanding the Development of Environmental Sensitivity in Hispanic American College StudentsConnecting with NatureThis presentation explores the results and implications of a pilot study that investigated the development of environmental sensitivity in Hispanic American college students. Conference participants will be asked to discuss how these results for this underrepresented population relates to them and to their own work in the EE field.Thursday, October 141:30pm2:10pmDanielle Pastor, Florida Institute of Technology; Thomas J. Marcinkowski, Florida Institute of TechnologyConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Graduate Student Research,
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Traditional PresentationLivePandemic Proof: Leveraging Technology and Partnerships to Engage Families OutdoorsConnecting with NatureIn this session, you'll learn how Allegheny Land Trust managed to engage more than 4,500 people in environmental education programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. By working in conjunction with libraries, intermediate units, and local nonprofit friends we provided more than 100 programs from March-December 2020 for our local communities.Thursday, October 141:30pm2:10pmJulie Travaglini, Allegheny Land TrustConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Traditional PresentationLiveWe Are All Connected: Small Scale Programming with Big ImpactConnecting with NatureLearn about pivoting from repetitious programming to a diverse curriculum delivered to a few children in a safe way. Hear about how students connected with different cultures, experiences, and personalities. With this knowledge, create your own enriching early childhood environmental education program without extensive resources and without a large investment.Thursday, October 145:15pm5:55pmDana DeSousa, Greenburgh Nature Center; Danielle Callahan, The Greenburgh Nature CenterConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Traditional PresentationLiveEveryone Finds a Place When Nature Enters Urban SchoolsConnecting with NatureHear how urban school districts have created intentional spaces for children to learn about themselves and others as they forge deep connections with nature. Comprehensive benefits include improved health and sense of well-being, creative problem solving, and the ability to feel needed in a world of living things.Thursday, October 145:15pm5:55pmHeather Fox, Nature Explore/ Dimensions Educational Research Foundation; Ranae Amezquita, Los Angeles Unified School DistrictConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Equity and Inclusion ,
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Traditional PresentationLiveShared Spaces: Connecting Children to the Natural World and Each OtherConnecting with NatureUsing urban public parks and spaces for outdoor programs can pose some challenges. However, they also provide unique opportunities for children to think about people's relationship with one another and our planet. If it can be accomplished in the concrete jungle of New York City, it can be done anywhere!Thursday, October 146:15pm6:55pmJessica Winston, Beginnings Nursery SchoolConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood,
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Traditional PresentationLiveHey stop swinging that stick!: shifting our language to support problem solving skillsConnecting with NatureHave you ever found yourself using words like “no,” “stop,” or “don’t” to express expectations to young children? In this session we will go into detail about how to make language shifts that tell children what they CAN do and why this is helpful for their brain development.Friday, October 154:30pm5:10pmJenn Leibham, Nature Play LifestyleConnecting with Nature, Early Childhood, Young Professionals
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