Ecosystems in the Backyard: Preparing a Diverse Outdoor Environment for Primary (Ages Three to Six) Children. Verschuur, M. B. NAMTA Journal, 28(1):195–204, 2003.
Ecosystems in the Backyard: Preparing a Diverse Outdoor Environment for Primary (Ages Three to Six) Children [link]Paper  abstract   bibtex   
Chronicles the outdoor work of Lincoln Montessori School in Nebraska in prairie, forest, and indoor greenhouse environments, highlighting the application of prepared environment principles to the natural world. Highlights how implicit to the design are opportunities for caring, including practical life exercises with outdoor tools. Shows how repeating natural cycles and seasons are part of the yearly cycle of children in multi-age groups. (Author/KB)
@article{verschuur_ecosystems_2003,
	title = {Ecosystems in the {Backyard}: {Preparing} a {Diverse} {Outdoor} {Environment} for {Primary} ({Ages} {Three} to {Six}) {Children}},
	volume = {28},
	issn = {1522-9734},
	url = {https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ670186},
	abstract = {Chronicles the outdoor work of Lincoln Montessori School in Nebraska in prairie, forest, and indoor greenhouse environments, highlighting the application of prepared environment principles to the natural world. Highlights how implicit to the design are opportunities for caring, including practical life exercises with outdoor tools. Shows how repeating natural cycles and seasons are part of the yearly cycle of children in multi-age groups. (Author/KB)},
	language = {en},
	number = {1},
	journal = {NAMTA Journal},
	author = {Verschuur, Mary B.},
	year = {2003},
	keywords = {Montessori Method, Elementary Education, Montessori Schools, Ecology, Environmental Education, Outdoor Activities, Educational Theories, Outdoor Education, Standards, Children, Theory Practice Relationship},
	pages = {195--204}
}

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