"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he or she 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
Inspired by Richard Louv's stirring book, Last Child in the Woods, hundreds of teachers around the world are searching for ways to become that adult in the lives of the children in their classrooms. But most teachers have little nature experience themselves, and struggle to know where to being. Louv gives us a hint: "The main thing is to discover or own sense of joy, excitement, and mystery." In the next few months, I am going to offer some thoughts on this subject:
Nature 101:Resources, Strategies and Inspirations for Teaching Children about Local Habitats
I will be exploring a variety of nature topics, books, websites, and ideas to help you implement intentional, authentic nature science experiences in your classroom.
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