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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nurture Through Nature

Overview: A nature-based learning initiative designed to integrate nature-based learning into early childhood education programs, fostering joyful and enriching connections with the natural world. Focuses on community strengths and cultural assets while expanding opportunities for nature engagement.

Geographic Scope: Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Focus:

Fostering curiosity, creativity, and cultural belonging through indoor and outdoor exploration

Honoring unique strengths and lived experiences of children and families

Building on knowledge, resilience, and cultural assets already present

Deepening social-emotional growth, community connections, and school readiness skills

Incorporating math, science, and literacy through nature exploration in culturally responsive ways

Program Components:

Training Educators

Interactive, culturally responsive learning on the role of nature in early childhood
Focus on how nature exploration deepens social-emotional growth, community connections, and school readiness
Culturally affirming approaches that reflect children's backgrounds

Coaching

Participating preschool classroom teachers receive up to 36 hours of personalized coaching
Coaching helps educators effectively incorporate nature-based activities into daily routines

Funding: Supported by the PNC Foundation

Contact: Stephanie Simon | info@firstup.org | 215-893-0130