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Leśne przedszkole jako alternatywna forma wczesnej edukacji
Forest kindergarten as an alternative form of preschool education

Author(s): Justyna Szlaużys
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: preschool education; nature; child; forest

Summary/Abstract: Forest kindergartens are an alternative form of preschool education which takes place in forest environment with the use of available, natural educational materials. Thanks to the close contact and interaction with nature, children develope their motor skills, polysensory sensitivity, creativity, self-discipline, ability to cooperate and observe in both critical and contemplative way. The purpose of this paper is to encourage educators to reflection on searching forms of education that broadens the child’s relationship with the world of nature.

  • Issue Year: 12/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 94-107
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish