A child wearing glasses and a pink hoodie holds a small millipede on their fingers, smiling as they observe it. The background shows a classroom setting with colorful items.

Natalie Alli

Graduate digital portfolio

“What happens when children explore nature in a school setting?”

Most children today have little or no experience in the natural world. In many urban areas, children are surrounded by a jungle of cement and asphalt, have limited “free” playtime outdoors, and generally get their nature experiences second-hand from television and videos. Children are starved for real experiences with nature.

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