NLI Newsletter – November 2021

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NLI NewsletterNovember 2021

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Creating environments for healthy human development and a healthy biosphere for generations to come.

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Natural Learning Initiative

November 2021

Children play on a colorful, inclusive playground with natural elements and educational features.

Showcasing Healthy Starts for Infants and Toddlers – Outdoors!

NLI has led (since 2018) the outdoor learning environment component of this innovative health promotion program, funded through NC DCDEE. Achievements on the ground were celebrated Oct 7, 2021, with county TAs highlighting new, stimulating I-T outdoor experiences in four counties.

Child plays outdoors, arms outstretched, surrounded by falling autumn leaves in a natural setting.

Giving Thanks!

Recognizing this special time of year, NLI gratefully thanks all those organizations and individuals locally and far and wide, who’ve collaborated over so many years (including pandemic challenges), to continue creating environments for healthy human development and a healthy biosphere for generations to come.

Randolph County Partnership for Children’s Fall Summit

Randolph’s Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) Summit, hosted by the Early Childhood Development Center (NLI project 2013), included visits to four additional centers to celebrate outstanding new OLE improvements. A playful outdoor session on insects was led by NLI.

Group of adults and children in a nature-based outdoor play area with artificial turf, colorful play structures, and a blue shade sail.

Cover of "Leaving No Child and No Adolescent Behind," featuring smiling children playing outdoors, emphasizing inclusion through the SDGs.

AGlobal Perspective on Addressing Inclusion through the SDGs

Former NLI team member and NC State alum, Dr. Chatterjee, is lead editor of this valuable collection that transports the reader to meet young people living in dire conditions of the developing world, arguing for the critical need to engage them in addressing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Natural Learning at Home® November

This publication includes simple seasonal recipes, activities, and facts that can be used in both childcare centers and at home. These fun resources are a great way to celebrate the season! Governor Cooper declared November as family engagement month!