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The home of

 Nature-based & Child-led  Inquiry 

training for early years settings

Welcome to the home of the Floorbook ApproachTM

Mindstretchers Academy is the home of The Floorbook Approach™, which was created and continues to be developed by Dr. Claire Warden.


The Floorbook Approach™ elevates the voice of each child through child-led inquiry and nature-based learning.


In this video, Claire explains exactly what a Floorbook is and how you can use them when planning with and for children.




How we can help you improve your practice of child-led inquiry and nature based learning.

Become a member of the Academy

This is the most cost-effective way to access all our online training courses AND get direct coaching support for your setting from Dr. Claire Warden.


Click the button below to see all the benefits membership

Visit our shop

Purchase individual online courses, stock up on FloorbookTM resources and access learning materials in our online shop.

Access free resources

We also have a number of free resources to support you on your journey into the world of FloorbooksTM. 

“You may not have access to forests, mountains, or beaches, but you’ve got a leaf, a stone, or a puddle. And those will do just as well.”


Dr. Claire Warden

Our philosophy

Child-led inquiry

We believe that children can learn everything they need by following their curiosities, with adults as their guides and facilitators.

Nature-based learning

We believe that access to nature provides children with wonderful prompts to engage their imagination - inside, outside and beyond.

Nature pedagogy

We believe that being outside with nature provides children with a well-rounded education - and the research is there to support this.

About Mindstretchers Academy

  • A virtual space for early years educators worldwide to improve their skills in child-led inquiry & nature pedagogy.
  • Founded & led by Dr. Claire Warden, a world-renowned thought leader in nature pedagogy and the creator of the Floorbooks™ Approach.
  • As an educator and owner of her own nature kindergarten, Dr. Warden is passionate about sharing best practices for the benefit of the world's children.

Be part of our community of practice

Facebook Group

Our private Facebook group is a community of 1,000’s of like-minded educators from across the world in our exploration of genuine inquiry-based learning with Dr Claire Warden’s Floorbook Approach.

Podcast

Inquiry-based learning with Dr. Claire Warden is a podcast where Claire has discussions with educators around the world looking through the lens of nature pedagogy and child-led inquiry.

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CONTACT US

E: enquiries@mindstretchers.co.uk


T: +44 (0) 1764 650030

COPYRIGHT © 2023 Mindstretchers Academy & Dr Claire Warden

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