Publications school children

Theoretical framework

The theoretical framework describes the Dreaming and Doing competencies to connect with nature for children aged 5-12.

Download theoretical report in English

Manual

With this manual  reach out to all teachers and pedagogues who want to use ‘nature as a teacher’ to enrich the quality and impact of education programmes for primary school pupils. This manual gives special attention to and guidance for incorporating nature in the formal school setting. It is  available in English and also in Dutch, German, Italian and Portuguese. LETS GO!

Practice brief

This practice brief gives a summary of the content of the theoretical framework  and the manual for teachers and nature educators who work with school children. It is  available in English (concept version, see left pane) and will soon also be available in Dutch, German, Italian and Portuguese.

NQ test

This test document will help you to gain insight into the nature intelligence profiles of children in your class or group. It consists of two tests with each 18 statements for young children aged 5-8 and older aged 8-12. The test for young children needs to be filled in by an adult (teacher, educator, parent) who knows the child well. Older children can fill in the test themselves.  The tests will be  available in English (click left pane) and also in Dutch, German, Italian and Portuguese.