Sharing Nature With Children
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No Child Left Inside! How to share the joy of nature with children!
In his groundbreaking work, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, ADD, and depression.
Introducing the natural world to children in way that is engaging, meaningful (and fun!)is a real challenge to parents and educators.
Over 30 years ago, naturalist Joseph Cornell, created a series "nature games" designed to help give children (and adults) a joyful and deep experience of nature. His books, Sharing Nature With Children and Sharing Nature With Children II are classics in the field of nature education, and are used worldwide.
In this lens, I would like to share this wonderful way to deepen your experience of nature. Included are video nature game presentations, downloadable nature game descriptions, excerpts from Joseph Cornell's books, a video interview of Joseph Cornell, and some exciting nature education events. Enjoy!
Introducing the natural world to children in way that is engaging, meaningful (and fun!)is a real challenge to parents and educators.
Over 30 years ago, naturalist Joseph Cornell, created a series "nature games" designed to help give children (and adults) a joyful and deep experience of nature. His books, Sharing Nature With Children and Sharing Nature With Children II are classics in the field of nature education, and are used worldwide.
In this lens, I would like to share this wonderful way to deepen your experience of nature. Included are video nature game presentations, downloadable nature game descriptions, excerpts from Joseph Cornell's books, a video interview of Joseph Cornell, and some exciting nature education events. Enjoy!
Brand New Nature Games!
Here are two of Joseph Cornell's favorite games, now available to the public for the first time!
NEW GAME! - The Wise Forester
The Trail of Beauty
I'm Curious About . . .
I am the Mountain Nature Game
NEW GAME! - The Wise Forester
The Trail of Beauty
I'm Curious About . . .
I am the Mountain Nature Game
Video of "Build a Tree"
Create joyous camaraderie and teach tree biology with this popular and fun game.
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Video of "Bird Calling"
Joseph Cornell shares an easy and effective technique for attracting birds!
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Video of "Animals Animals"
Joseph Cornell leads a group in "Animals, Animals," one of the nature games in his acclaimed Sharing Nature With Children series
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Free Sharing Nature Activities!
We are proud to announce the 30th anniversary of the publications of Sharing Nature With Children!Enjoy these free activities from Sharing Nature With Children!:
Spotting & Attracting Animals: Almost everyone loves to watch animals! The games in this chapter are designed to teach children simple and well-tested methods for attracting animals.
Sunset Watch: Help children notice an appreciate the exciting events that happen around sundown!
There are complete instructions for Six Nature Games: Bird Calling, Camera Game, Meet A Tree, Unnature Trail, Interview With Nature, and Sound Map in this full-color Acrobat (.pdf) file.
Sharing Nature information
The Sharing Nature Foundation recently completed this beautiful full-color brochure, summarizing the Sharing Nature philosophy and how it is being used in groups throughout the world. Check it out!
On May 3-8, 2009, Joseph Cornell will lead a Sharing Nature Conference and Retreat at Ananda Village, near Grass Valley, CA. Teachers, nature educators and nature lovers from around the world will learn and enjoy a wide variety of sharing nature activities.
On May 3-8, 2009, Joseph Cornell will lead a Sharing Nature Conference and Retreat at Ananda Village, near Grass Valley, CA. Teachers, nature educators and nature lovers from around the world will learn and enjoy a wide variety of sharing nature activities.
Sharing Nature with Children II activities!
Some free activities from Sharing Nature With Children II:Flow Learning: Joseph Cornell describes Flow Learning, a powerful teaching technique to help awaken and focus children's energy and attention
Sound Map: Focus awareness on the remarkable sounds of nature with this simple activity.
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