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Bring the joy and wonder of nature to your family child care program. Nature-Inspired Family Child Care Homes: The Eco Wonder School Approach unveils a groundbreaking approach to early learning, blending principles of ecological awareness, the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and permaculture principles within a family child care. In a rapidly changing world, the need for holistic, nature-inspired early childhood education programs within the home setting has never been more apparent. With inspiring stories and rich photos from the Eco Wonder School in Palo Alto, California, this book provides home child care educators, parents, and caregivers with a blueprint of a transformative pedagogical model that fosters children's development while instilling a profound respect for the environment within a family child care.
Price: $49.95
Pages: 216
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Imprint: Redleaf Press
Publication Date:
23 March 2027
Trim Size: 11.00 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9781605548562
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
EDUCATION / Curricula, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Science & Technology, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / General, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Babysitting, Day Care & Child Care, EDUCATION / Home Schooling
Amina Burrell is co-director, educator, and guardian of childhood wonder at the Eco Wonder Schools in East Palo Alto, California. With a master's degree in public health and health education, Amina’s journey reflects a deep commitment to nurturing the holistic well-being of young learners. As the co-director of Eco Wonder Schools, Amina has been instrumental in shaping an environment that resonates with the warmth of a home away from home, where children are encouraged to discover themselves through the lens of curiosity and the natural world.
Michael Burrell is educator, mentor, and photographer at the Eco Wonder Schools in East Palo Alto, California. With over two decades of rich experience in the educational field, Michael is a seasoned educator who has dedicated his life to nurturing young minds. His journey in education has been diverse and impactful, ranging from working with early childhood learners to supporting high-risk youth in correctional environments, and from aiding the severely disabled to guiding post-secondary students.