Author Archives: kumaraward

Awe, Wonder, Fear and Fascination

Posted on 02/21/2023 by kumaraward

Welcome to the conversation about sustainability education in early years and school education. The principle under discussion is number 3 from the IAPENE pedagogical tool. Your contributions to the discussion are welcome. Please click on the comment button below Principle … Continue reading →

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Sensing the World

Posted on 02/07/2023 by kumaraward

The discussion in this blog explores some of the theory and practice implications for working with children’s perceptions of the natural world, and the way in which they interpret and represent their understandings. and how this may impact on our pedagogy. Continue reading →

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Sustainability and Regeneration

Posted on 01/23/2023 by kumaraward

Principles for sustainability education will look different in each setting. Be part of the conversation. What does sustainability in education mean for you and the young people and children you work with? Continue reading →

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Econnection in Early Childhood: Synergies in Inquiry Arts Pedagogies and Experiential Nature Education

Posted on 01/16/2018 by kumaraward

Ward, K. 2017 Econnection in Early Childhood Education-Synergies in Inquiry Arts Pedagogies and Experiential Nature Education  This research report is now available and combines the perspectives from early childhood educators, academics, artists and community sustainability practitioners around the world about … Continue reading →

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Bronze Medals in Two Categories for World Wanderer

Posted on 08/21/2017 by kumaraward

World Wander, my interactive, bilingual iBook has been awarded Bronze Medals in two categories at the International Elit Book Awards 2017. The categories are: Books for Children Under 7 and Environment/Ecology/Nature. Please tell your friends to check it out today. … Continue reading →

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Brains of tech addicted kids look like they are on drugs

Posted on 08/31/2016 by kumaraward

The New York Post article on tech addicted kids is a timely reminder that we need to be mindful of the essential role of relationships and engagement with the material world to support our children’s health and well-being. Kids need to … Continue reading →

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World Wanderer iBook

Posted on 01/05/2016 by kumaraward

Today I have launched my first enhanced iBook for children: World Wanderer.Author Kumara Ward. Illustrated by Anne-Maree Althaus. World Wanderer lived in the land of ice and snow. His story is told through text and voice narration in both English … Continue reading →

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