Resource Guides, Lesson Plans, and Teaching Activities 

From the Natural Start Alliance

• Online nature-based early learning from Natural Start Alliance members
• Stories from Natural Start's archive that feel particularly relevant right now

• Nature Activities for Families: Activity guide from Project Learning Tree with 30 activities that connect families with nature
• Plant a Seed Day Toolkit: Ideas for seed planting projects along with related activities and crafts
• Little Pine Learners: Blog with more than 100 nature play/learning activities
• Playing it safe while getting cooped-up kids outside: National Geographic article lists ideas for outdoor play and safety
• Nature Pre-K Pinterest Board: Pinterest board with activities for nature-based Pre-K learning, curated by NAAEE staffer Bruce Young
• OutdoorsMom: Outdoor lifestyle blog and activities for families with young learners
• PBS Learning Science Early Childhood: Wide variety of PBS digital resources for Pre-K—2 learners and beyond
• Project WET Home & Telecommuting Resources: Water-related home-schooling training, resources, and tutorials for educators and parents
• Remote EE Hub: Online lessons and activities from Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) 
• Take A Child Outside: Simple outdoor activities to do with young children using minimal supplies
• Young Naturalist Pinterest Board: Pinterest board with activities for young naturalists, curated by NAAEE staffer Bruce Young
• Whole Earth Nature School, Every Day Outside Series (7+ Days of EDCore): Daily activities on FB & IG for youth & adults to practice core nature routines (Mmm Mon., Tracking Tues., Wander Wed., Thankful Thurs., Fun Fri., Sit spot Sat., Story Sun.)

Interactive Websites 

• Southern Piedmont Fieldguide and Coloring Book (SE US): Coloring book and associated K–2 teacher's guide about local organisms in the southeastern United States

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