EDC-5090-A
Nature-based Early Childhood Curriculum
Delivery Mode
Hybrid
Start
June 29, 2026
End
August 7, 2026
Course Overview
Nature preschools, forest kindergartens and immersive outdoor elementary programs have a unique approach to curriculum, different than conventional indoor early childhood centers. This course will focus on the distinctive elements of outdoor programming for children aged three to eight. Topics will include the value of unstructured play, fostering independence, nature and language development, the balance of indoors and outdoors experience, interfacing with the conventional elementary curriculum in literacy, math and science, and connections to the community.
Course Materials: Students should contact the course instructor and review the course syllabus for information related to course materials/texts.
Course Details
- Credits: 2
- Restrictions: None
- Instructor: Eliza Minnucci
- Sponsoring Program: Education
Delivery
Asynchronous online, June 29 – August 7, 2026 with additional face-to-face meetings at on: Monday-Friday 7/13-7/17/2026 at Glover’s Ledge, Langdon, NH.
Costs
Standard Course Fee
$1,096.00
Try Us Out Discount
$666.00
Alumni
$548.00
Audit
$660.00