Mindstretchers first International Conference, 25 - 27 May 2007

with motivational speakers from New Zealand and United States of America.

Winton House, Edinburgh, East Lothian

Friday - Sunday	Enthusiasm for Education Outside A creative and motivational three day residential event. 25 - 27 May 2007 - Details
Friday	Potential of a Puddle Keynote: Claire Warden and Toni & Robyn Christie (New Zealand) - "The Environment as the third teacher- creating dynamic outdoor spaces for children". 25 May 2007 - Details
Saturday	Nurture Through Nature Keynote: Claire Warden and Karen Stephens (USA) - "Parents and Children Connecting to Nature" 26 May 2007 - Details

Nurture Through Nature by Claire Warden available now.

Imagine a world where the lines were harsh and unyielding, the textures were consistent and variation is unheard of. Does it inspire you? Now imagine a place where the carpet changes every day, the ceiling is a myriad of different colours, light, shadow and movement. The feelings and movement completely surround you, sometimes breezy, sometimes cold, other warm. Unexpected wonders fly by, sometimes full of colour and sometimes full of noise and movement. If we really want children to thrive we need to let their connection to nature nurture them.

This book explores the connection that very young children have to Nature and offers practical ideas for taking children under three outside to play.

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Curiosity and Wonder: Cue Into Children's Inborn Motivation to Learn.

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Launch of Look, Look and Look Again series of books.

Our first children's book designed so that children and adults can share ideas together in an interactive way and look at outdoor opportunities in all the seasons. With stunning photography and creative ideas by Claire Warden and Niki Buchan.

Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn

Our Reflective Journal Early Years is now available.

This motivational book has inspirational quotes, photographs, and images which are interspersed with hundreds of ideas presented as possible lines of development for children under three. Ideal for CPD.

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