Sharing Nature with Children II

by Joseph Bharat Cornell

Book Overview

This second volume, formerly titled "Sharing the Joy of Nature," is a treasury of some of Joseph’s favorite nature games for both adults and children. Joseph also introduces his remarkable technique... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883220874
• ISBN13: 9781883220877
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Dawn Publications (CA)
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Establish a life-long enthusiasm for nature

Joseph Cornell is the author of Sharing Nature With Children (1883220734, $9.95) and Sharing Nature With Children II (1883220874, $9.95). This two volume set showcase nature studies and appreciation activities that any parent, teacher, or child care provider can readily engage in with children. Ann appreciation for the complex and interrelated life forms that comprise the exosphere of their environments is a solid basis to establish a life-long enthusiasm for nature and the out-of-doors, as well as a lasting commitment to environmental issues and concerns. Each volume is available independently, but school and community libraries are urged to acquire them both for the nature activities and environmental reference collections.

Good to Have Around

This is a good book to have around when looking for ideas on how to increase our enjoyment and appreciation of nature. While the title says the book is for Sharing Nature with _Children_, the ideas are fun for adults too.I like how the author provides a four-part framework for the activities described in the book, classifying them as awakening enthusiasm, focusing attention, directing experience, or sharing inspiration. I also like the stories the author tells about his experiences in environmental education. I could feel his enthusiasm coming through in the stories. Plus, the quotations that open various sections of the book added to my enjoyment.I found the directions for each activity to be adequate, with a nice range of activities to suit different people and interests. The original Sharing Nature with Children provides more of the same, and the revised edition of the original book incorporates the four-part framework.I hope you enjoy the book and will use it to not only spend more time enjoying nature but also will be inspired by it to spend more time protecting nature so that future generations can share in this enjoyment.