Resources
EverWild's Journal
EverWild is at the forefront of the Nature Connection Movement engaging families and children of all ages to develop a meaningful relationship with the natural world.
Resources for Infant Educators (RIE)
The RIE Principles are the starting point for establishing a healthy and supportive relationship with your baby from the beginning. RIE empowers parents and caregivers with the tools and perspective to understand each baby, the unique relationship, and find balance in the individual situation or setting.
Texas Children in Nature Network (TCiNN)
TCiNN is a grassroots network of over 700 partner organizations and individuals dedicated to connecting children and families with nature in Texas to be healthier, happier and smarter
Cross Timbers Forest Preschool
The award-winning program, located in Southlake, TX, is an explorative, hands-on preschool experience focusing on connecting students to nature.
https://www.experiencesouthlaketexas.com/584/Cross-Timbers-Forest-Preschool
Wild Earth Preschool
A full-day nature-based preschool in southern Dallas. Children engage in nature play, visits to the zoo, mindfulness exercises, and an emergent curriculum that supports whole-child development and school readiness.
Articles
"Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools"
"Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools"
"Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools"
ALEXIS PATTERSON
AUGUST 11, 2022
"'Children and families who spend time in nature are healthier and happier, and the kids perform better in school,' shares Sarah Coles, Texas Children in Nature Network executive director."
"We Don’t Need No Education"
"Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools"
"Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools"
BEN HEWITT
JUNE 30, 2021
"As a growing movement of unschoolers believe, a steady diet of standardized testing and indoor inactivity is choking the creativity right out of our kids. The alternative: set 'em free."
"Let the Playing Commence!"
"Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools"
"Let the Playing Commence!"
JENNIFER BERKE
NOVEMBER 2016
"Wonder (curiosity), self-discovery, problem-solving, interaction, exploration, and play ... Because each child is unique, multiple channels of learning must be celebrated."