Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.14 (628 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0996267697 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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“Aninvaluable,eloquent,andheartfeltcontribution tothechildrenandnaturemovement,andmostofall tothechildrenandthose wholovethem.” Richard Louv, author ofLast Child in the Woods (Richard Louv)
"Excellent read!" according to justin ganz. One of the best books on outdoor education through all of the stages of child development I have read!. An Inspiring Memoir on Parenting MM I wasn't sure what to expect from this book - in particular, I wasn't sure I'd enjoy reading someone else's stories about his own parenting adventures with his kids. I was wrong. David Sobel's latest book is deeply personal, full of compelling narratives, and a great in. The Joy is in the Journey Sue Callaway I found this book to be a beautiful portrayal of an integrated approach to mindful and passionate parenting and so much more!The author's deep love and appreciation of nature and his commitment to making nature experiences an integral part of his parenting is inspiratio
Blending his passion as a parent with his professional expertise, he created adventures tailored to their developmental stages: cultivating empathy with animals in early childhood, exploring the woods in middle childhood, and devising rites of passage in adolescence.Wild Play is Sobel’s vivid and moving memoir of their journey and an in spiring guide for all parents who seek to help their children bond with the natural world. “Of course they should use judgment, but the benefits outweigh the risks.”Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods identified the urgent problem of “nature deficit” in today’s children, sounding the alarm for parents, educators, and policy-makers. Through this family’s experiences, we observe how free play in nature hones a sense of wonder, provides healthy challenges, and nurtures earth stewardship. His s
Prior to 1997, he served as the Chairperson of the department for a dozen years. David T. He was one of the founders of The Harrisville Children's Center and has served on the boards of public and private schools. He has served as a consultant with school districts, foundations, environmental organizations and the National Park Service to assist educators with curriculum development, program planning and evaluation from a learner-centered perspectiv