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Farm Education as Sensory Processing support
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Hello to fellow farm educators. I am in the midst of a Ph.D. in Ecopsychology with a focus on the ecopsychology of nurture in education through nature interaction. Sounds fancier than it is. It is…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Leslie E Whitcomb Feb 14, 2011.
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"What angle are you thinking about with sensory processing?
We have a program on our farm called "Farm Senses", which is for preschoolers. It is based around hands-on discovery on the farm with a focus using our senses. As you…"
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Farm Education as Sensory Processing support
Hello to fellow farm educators. I am in the midst of a Ph.D. in Ecopsychology with a focus on the ecopsychology of nurture in education through nature interaction. Sounds fancier than it is. It is basically taking developmental knowledge, i.e. sensory processing styles in elementary school learners, and plugging in all the sensory grounding and support that happens in a farm visit or farm interaction. This can help children enhance behavioral and learning readiness. I operate a small garden…See More
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