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Science in the Sandbox: Creative Paths to Using Research Outdoors in Early Learning

Nature is a fascinating teacher, especially for young minds eager to explore the world around them. Yet, bridging the gap between peer-reviewed research and practical activities for early childhood education…

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September 14, 2025

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Early Childhood Development / Early Childhood Exploration / Free play / nature play / Playdates / The Power of Outdoor Play

Unleashing Adventure: The Ultimate Guide to Nature-Based Play dates for Kids

At a time when screen time often takes precedence over outdoor exploration, it's time to reclaim the magic of nature-based play dates for kids. Imagine your little ones venturing into…

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July 27, 2025

ADHD / Blog / child development / emotion / Emotional strength / Forest / ForestBathing / Free play / GreenSpace / Healing / Health / Health benefits / healthy / Mental Illness / Mind / Mood / Nature / nature play / Nature theraphy / Outdoors / Parks / SusbtanceAbuse / Urban / Urban Nature / UrbanForest / Urbanization / Youth

Amazing Healing Power of Nature

Playing in nature heals and provides lifelong benefits In recent decades, there has been a rapid change in the lifestyle of people all around the world. More than half of…

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June 9, 2019

Birds / Blog / http://raniyer.com/blog / Nature / Picturebook / Science / STEM / Youth

Celebrate Bald Eagles in January

January 21-22 is celebrated as Bald Eagle appreciation days. You can bundle up with your family and head outdoors to sight some bald eagles. It is relatively easy to see…

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January 17, 2018

Blog / Climate Change / Desert / Mountains / Nature / Science / STEM / www.raniyer.com/blog

Living in shadows of a giant

There are many giant things on Earth. Giant red wood or banyan trees, giant creatures such as elephant or whale and even giant cake. Image courtesy: Wikipedia All of these…

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October 24, 2016

car / Climate Change / Green Transport / Nature / Sustainability / Youth

Sunny Days Ahead!

In the book Green Transport, you can read about the use of #alternative forms of energy for transport. These are alternatives for the use of #traditional #fossil #fuels. #Solar #Energy…

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July 17, 2016

Climate Change / Green Transport / Sustainability / Uncategorized / Youth

From #Smoky to #Sustainable: Future of train journeys in India

A news item published earlier this week caught my eye.  It was the futuristic plan of the #Indian #Railways. Very soon, Indian Railways plans to build #MagLev #trains and coaches…

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July 11, 2016

Blog / Green Transport / STEM

Green Transport: Official Book Release

        It has been a delightful week with the release of Green Transport book. The book was officially released in New Delhi on March 20, 2016. Here…

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April 3, 2016