Final Test Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is Biophilia
Natural desire to be in nature
Biophobia
Aversion to nature
Loss of biophilia
Reduction of green space
Educators role
Defendor of play, protector fantasy wonder and awe
Why not let children play outside
Fear
Why do words matter
Children naturaly put names to things
Ecophobia
Aversion to learning about nature
When did forest schools start
1950s
Forest schools
Children develop a relationship with the land. Rooted in place and play, directed and inspired by child
7 grandfather teaching
Honesty
Humility
Respect
Bravery
Wisdom
Truth
Love
Four direction
Emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual self
Three important factors of forest school
Inactivity amongt children teen adults
Obesity rates are rising
Oversanitation
Role of the educator
Sparking engagement
Observing
Learning alongside
Safety
Who made kindergarten
Friedrich Friebell
Fry bell
Can ECEs benefit from nature
Yes
What are some nature ressourses
Bird feedee/bath
Wheater station
Green hour
Hike
Treehouse
Garden
Raise butterflies
Benefits of water play
Develop fine and gross motor skill
Hand eye coordination
Problem solving
Language develpment/social interactions
Coopreration ans sharing
Social emotional skills
Math and science concepts
Supporting healthy risk taking
Experience
Management (making it possible)
Complete risk assesments
Highlight risk benefits
Enjoyment, health, well being
Safe as needed not safe as possible
True or false, fire should be one on one suppervision
True
The zone approach
Transition zone
Environmental zone
Physical/active zone
Social dramatic zone
Loose parts
Create endless possibilities
Invite creativity
Materials that can be moved,
Types of loose parts
Manufactured
Natural
Recycled
Key elments
Flexibility, how versitile?
Adaptability, how can they be adapted?
Competence, ease
Availibility
Sustainability durability
How can we make a change in our lifestyle
Inspire others
Learning network
Likeminded educators
