b'NEW FROM REDLEAF PRESSTransforming Your Outdoor Early Learning Environment LISHED BYU BP SS#547381 $39.95EEDLEAF PRR(E-book #547398$39.95)Teaching Off TrailLISHED BYBUP S#547503 $24.95SR REEDLEAF P(E-book #547510$24.95)New! Reimagine what is possible with yourNew! The amazing evolution of a outdoor space traditional public-school kindergarten to Transforming Your Outdoor Early Learning Environment invites centera nature kindergartenand home-based educators to reimagine and reconstruct their imageTeaching Off Trail describes the transformation of Peter Dargatz, of conventional childrens play yards as they know them and to createa national board-certi ed teacher and public-school coordinator, beautiful outdoor learning spaces on a limited budget with naturalfrom an anxious assessor and worksheet distributor to a fair and elements and loose parts that offer children opportunity for irresistiblefun facilitator of learning while in the same public school system.engaging explorations. Ideas, inspiration, and bene ts for changingThis book offers strategies for readers to implement Peters outdoor environments are provided along with the basics for designing,unique teaching philosophy to increase opportunities for play, transforming, and maintaining 11 speci c outdoor play zones. creative expression, and personalization in both the indoor Transforming Your Outdoor Early Learning Environment offers anand outdoor classroom. In his own classroom, Peter brought approach that: learning outside by creating a nature kindergarten programRequires minimalnancial Describes how play inthat emphasizes community partnerships, service learning, and resources each area fosters childrensmeaningful and memorable experiences in the outdoors. HeFeatures loose parts andcompetencies, development,incorporates techniques often identi ed with more informal upcycled materials and learning in the areas ofsettings like Reggio or Montessori and shows how they workIntegrates nature social and emotional, within a public school system. Includes inspiring photos oflanguage and communication, Teaching Off Trail aims to inspire educators, administrators, before and after transformations cognitive, physical, and and parents across all levels to turn their outrage at todaysOffers design tips andexpressive arts skills educational system into outreach that promotes passionate material lists and purposeful problem-solving. Age Focus: 4-12. Softbound, 184 pgs.Age Focus: 08. Softbound, 264 pgs. Full Color.6 Call 1-800-423-8309 to Order06,07.WTR.22.RP.indd 1 11/6/21 8:38 PM'