(20 July 1860 – 27 March 1931.
A pioneer in the field of nursery schools, she lobbied for the Provision of School Meals Act of 1906. She worked in disadvantaged neighbourhoods of London, England, particularly Deptford and Bradford, and was committed to reforms to improve the health of young children. She wrote several books on nursery education and was a pioneer in the field of a play-based approach, which has only recently gained widespread acceptance. In her 1919 book “The Nursery School”, she described the importance of outdoor play for children’s health and well-being.
Margaret McMillan. Image: hebstreit.com
The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky.
Image: Peter van Geest AI. Meaning: Nature is the best learning environment: Outdoor learning offers richer and more authentic experiences than a traditional classroom. Nature offers endless learning resources: The “richest larder” refers to the abundance of natural materials, phenomena, and experiences that nature has to offer. Freedom and space are essential: The sky as a “roof” symbolizes limitless possibilities and the freedom to explore. This vision remains relevant today and forms the basis for modern Forest Schools and outdoor education, where children learn, develop self-confidence, and follow their curiosity through direct experience with nature. Origin: In her 1919 book, “The Nursery School,” McMillan described the importance of outdoor play for children’s health and well-being. She was influenced by the educational philosopher Froebel, who based his ideas on the value of learning outdoors in nature.
Door Pieter
Mensenmens, zoon, echtgenoot, vader, opa.
Spiritueel, echter niet religieus.
Ik hou van golf, wandelen, lezen en de natuur in veel opzichten.
Onderzoeker, nieuwsgierig, geen fan van de mainstream media (MSM).
