Exploring Nature With Your Child: An Introduction To The Enjoyment And Understanding Of Nature

By Dorothy Edwards Shuttlesworth

Book Overview

""Exploring Nature With Your Child"" by Dorothy Edwards Shuttlesworth is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to introduce their children to the wonders of nature. The book is designed to help parents and children explore the natural world together and foster a love and appreciation for the environment. The book is divided into three parts. Part one provides an overview of the benefits of exploring nature with your child, including improved physical health, cognitive development, and emotional wellbeing. It also offers practical advice on how to prepare for outdoor adventures, including safety tips and essential gear.Part two delves into the different types of environments that children can explore, including forests, beaches, and mountains. The author provides detailed descriptions of each environment, along with tips on what to look for and how to engage with nature in each setting.Part three offers a range of activities and projects that parents can do with their children to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of nature. These include scavenger hunts, nature journals, and nature-based art projects.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity in children, and encourages parents to let their children take the lead in exploring and discovering the natural world. With its practical advice, detailed descriptions, and engaging activities, ""Exploring Nature With Your Child"" is an invaluable resource for any parent who wants to instill a love of nature in their child.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163808067
• ISBN13: 9781163808061
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"