In Conversation With
Dr. Rachel Larimore
A conversation with the author and expert on Nature-Based Early Learning
ACADEMY MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Special Guest: Dr. Rachel Larimore
Join Learning Story Academy Director, Julia Koumbassa, as she discusses Nature-Based early learning with Dr. Rachel Larimore.
Dr. Rachel A. Larimore is an educator, consultant, speaker, researcher, and author. Her work focuses on the intentional integration of nature to support young children’s holistic development by learning with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. She has written multiple books including Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool, Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, and the forthcoming Evaluating Nature: Evaluating Natureness: Measuring the Quality of Nature-based Classrooms in Pre-k Through 3rd Grade. Rachel is the founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, an organization focused on helping early childhood educators start nature-based schools or add nature-based approaches into their existing program. Prior to founding Samara, she spent more than a decade starting and directing one of the first nature-based preschools in the United States.
- Learn about the importance of Nature-Based learning
- Hear about Rachel's work with all types of programs to add or increase nature based learning opportunities
- Find new inspiration and passion for incorporating nature in your teaching practice
- LIVE opportunities for questions and answers
Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
Dr. Rachel A. Larimore is an educator, consultant, speaker, researcher, and author. Her work focuses on the intentional integration of nature to support young children’s holistic development by learning with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. She has written multiple books including Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool, Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, and the forthcoming Evaluating Nature: Evaluating Natureness: Measuring the Quality of Nature-based Classrooms in Pre-k Through 3rd Grade. Rachel is the founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, an organization focused on helping early childhood educators start nature-based schools or add nature-based approaches into their existing program. Prior to founding Samara, she spent more than a decade starting and directing one of the first nature-based preschools in the United States.