connecting children to nature through explorations and investigations
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Connecting Children To Nature
Through Explorations and Investigations
Apprentice yourself to nature. Not a day will pass without her opening a new and wondrous world of experience to learn
from and enjoy. Richard W. Langer
With a garden there
is hope.Grace Firth
If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder without any such gift from the fairies, he needs the companionship of at least one adult
who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.
Rachel Carson
Whatever befalls earth befalls the sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web he does to himself. ~Chief Seattle
He who plants a garden, plants happiness. Chinese Proverb
Leave part of the yard rough. Don't manicure everything. Small children in particular love to turn over rocks and find bugs, and give them some space to do that. Take your child fishing. Take your child on hikes.” ~ Richard Louv
Every child is born a naturalist. His eyes are, by nature, open to the glories of the stars, the beauty of the flowers, and the mysteries of life.R. Search
The world should be treated as one of the most important events in their lives. ~ Thomas Berry
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.
~ Frank Lloyd Wright
Children are born with sense of wonder and an affinity for nature. Properly cultivated, these values can mature into ecological literacy, and
eventually into sustainable patterns of living. ~ Zenobia Barlow
Childhood Memories of Nature
Nature Deficit Disorder
Nature play increases self-esteem, improves psychological health, and reduces stress.
Nature play improves physical conditioning and reduces obesity.
Nature play stimulates creativity, imagination, & problem solving.
Students learn to care for nature, & get a sense of the world around
them.
Children & families cultivate a relationship with nature
Bring Nature Indoors
Using the Senses to Explore the World Around Us
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Science Centers
Looking Closer
Observing Nature Materials
Sensory Tables
More on Sensory Tables
Exploring DirtCompare/Contrast
Taking a Closer Look
Children’s Nature Collections
Dramatic Play Centers
Art Center
Observing Nature from Inside
Outdoor Activities
Outside Shadow Play
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Outdoor Art
Learn about Lifecycles
Plant a Garden
Square of Life
Rethink Weather
Nature Walks
Looking for Spring
Build a Nest
Explore Local Trees
o Garden o Rocks o Watero Bird Houseso Digging Pito Dirt Pileo Treeso Seating
Imagine Changes to Your Play Yard
More Nature Activities & Investigations
Display Nature Art
Nature Walk About
Gail Laubenthal, Consultant
Robbie Polan, Childcare Liaison