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ABSTRACT
This study provides basic information about how Norwegian nature preschools differ from other Norwegian preschools and how they organize their daily activities. Fifty-six nature preschools and 52 other preschools were included in the study. A total of 106 headmasters and 98 pedagogical leaders filled out questionnaires about the characteristics of their preschool and the characteristics of their preschool’s outdoor activities. Two women and four men from nature preschools were interviewed about organizing a nature preschool. Most nature preschools are private and have less children and staff than other preschools. Nature preschools have more reference areas in nature and visit these areas more frequently than other preschools. Nature preschools spend a large amount of time in nature and have routines and rules that allow the children a significant amount of trust.
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Olav B. Lysklett
Olav Bjarne Lysklett is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Activity and Health at Queen Maud University College of early childhood education. He teaches physical activity and health in the early childhood education and care program. His research focuses on children’s physical activity and fitness, nature preschools and motor learning.
Henrik W. Berger
Henrik Wergeland Berger is a pedagogical leader at Ferista Nature Preschool. He has a master’s degree in early childhood education from Queen Maud University College of early childhood education.