In this Episode Kisha chats with Megan about her work as a nature based curriculum specialist. Megan Gessler, Curriculum Director for Little Explorers, is the founder of three internationally renowned nature-based early education programs. She established and directed the Northern Illinois Nature Play Association (NINPA), and serves on the Executive Leadership Team of the North American Association of Environmental Education’s (NAAEE) Natural Start Alliance. She holds a M.Ed. and Certificate in Nature-based Early Childhood Education from Antioch University New England (AUNE) and is a Certified Master Naturalist. Megan is a co-author of the Children’s Environmental Kinship Guide and the Nature-Based Early Childhood Program Assessment & Guidebook and she has contributed to The Sky Above and the Mud Below.
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Denisha talks with Deb Lawrence, President of the International Play Association USA Chapter, about the release of their 50th anniversary white paper and policy briefs.
In this episode Carly Bedard shares her work as a play facilitator for adult early educators and how self-active play can transform your practice. Carly Bedard is a consultant, Master Play Coach, and author.
In this episode, Denisha Jones talks about the new DEY framework Fostering Healthy Identity in Young Children. Supporting positive identity development in the early years begins with important self-work and unpacking your fears.
