Nature Play Workshop for Families: A Guide to 40+ Outdoor Learning Experiences in all Seasons
- ISBN-10
- 1631598686
- ISBN-13
- 9781631598685
- Category
- Crafts & Hobbies
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-14
- Publisher
- Quarry Books
- Authors
- Monica Wiedel-Lubinski, Karen Madigan
Description
With this fun and practical guide to outdoor play, be inspired to unplug and spark a nature connection vital for children's healthy growth and development. Screen time is on the rise. Kids are plugged into electronics yet often totally disconnected from direct experiences in nature. And, as a result, child development is suffering. This beautifully photographed, highly visual resource for nature-based childhood education helps parents and teachers facilitate unplugged nature connection by describing the benefits of outdoor learning. Children and families are plugged into electronics and often disconnected from direct experiences in nature. This beautifully photographed, highly visual resource offers tangible approaches to nature-based learning and play for children. Parents and teachers discover the benefits of outdoor learning and simple ways to facilitate unplugged nature connection in every season. Inspired by nature preschools, forest kindergartens, and forest school models the world over, this guide includes "Voices from the Field" with advice from experienced nature-based educators, too. This insightful guide balances nature play experiences with hands-on projects using natural materials and is an ideal jumping off point for immersive nature play. Examples of nature-based child experiences outlined in the book include: Wildlife observation and tracking Nature sounds, songs, and poetry Gardening and cooking with wild edibles Printmaking, charcoal drawing, dying, and shadow play Journaling inspired by nature With Nature Play Workshop for Families, any child, anywhere, can spark a nature connection.
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