Early Development of Global Education » green schools

The EDGE: An Environmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum

edgeeducation — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:53:51 +0000

The EDGE: An Environmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum is a science and researched based curriculum for ages 2 through 8. It includes the developmental domains and environmental topics chosen by the EDGE.

The Green Masquerade Ball

edgeeducation — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:52:08 +0000

Join us as we celebrate a year of giving and a year of environmental education! Saturday, April 23rd The EDGE Charitable Foundation will hold its third annual ball to honor committed volunteers and the children we serve.

The EDGE at The United Way

edgeeducation — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:30:44 +0000

Join the EDGE on January 26th for important information every educator should know about protecting the environment, protecting their students, educating the community and saving money. This event is being hosted by The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education and you may register by emailing us at info@theedgeeducation.com.

Surrounding Children With Safe Products

edgeeducation — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:16:49 +0000

Our Children are faced everyday with all sorts of products that are not healthy for their growth and development. Most adults do not think about the materials or chemicals toys, cups, clothes or cleaners are made of. These items are bought out of convenience and most of the time love but what they are made of does not go into account. Here are some items to think about:

1) Toys: Some toys have harmful chemicals. Out of 1500 toys tested by the Ecology Center in Michigan a third of them (about 500) came back toxic. The two prominent chemicals were lead and bromine (a flame retardant). These were toys from syndicated shows and popular manufacturers.

2) Cleaners: Bleach is commonly used in preschool and daycare centers to rid toys and surfaces of germs and bacteria. Thinking that bleach may be making the environment healthy… Read the rest