As Joseph Cornell’s classic book reached its 20th anniversary, Cornell drew upon a wealth of experience in nature education to significantly revise and expand his book. New nature games—favorites from the field—and Cornell's typically insightful commentary makes the second edition of this special classic even more valuable to nature lovers world-wide. The Sharing Nature movement that Cornell pioneered has now expanded to countries all over the globe. Recommended by Boy Scouts of America, American Camping Association, National Audubon Society and many others.
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. . . deserves wider attention than it has yet received. . . an effective tool for creating a greater awareness and enthusiasm for the beauty of nature. --Today's Librarian, July 1999
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential read for parents and teachers concerned with 'Nature deficit' trend
March 16, 2008
By A. Ford
Format:Paperback
This book is THE original tool for connecting kids with nature.
Whether you are a parent or a teacher, you will find that this simple, small but comprehensive book will be the dog-eared book on the shelf or the coffee table...or the one that gets loaned out to friends the most. In every place I have taught environmental ed, I have seen activities from this book being used. In fact, so many enviro ed books have borrowed and adapted activities from this book that they have become classics.
The best part of this book is that it is a comprehensive teaching tool called "Flow Learning" that works like a cookbook. What I mean by this is that you can pull out just one 'recipe' for an activity, or combine several into the educational equivalent of a full four-course meal. Cornell's book is more than just a nature book, it is a system of four stages called 'Flow Learning', which very simply and effectively models how to facilitate connecting children (yes- even inner city children) with nature.
If you don't find this book extremely invaluable, I would probably offer to buy it back from you. After all, I can't seem to get back that last copy I loaned out...
Whether you are a parent or a teacher, you will find that this simple, small but comprehensive book will be the dog-eared book on the shelf or the coffee table...or the one that gets loaned out to friends the most. In every place I have taught environmental ed, I have seen activities from this book being used. In fact, so many enviro ed books have borrowed and adapted activities from this book that they have become classics.
The best part of this book is that it is a comprehensive teaching tool called "Flow Learning" that works like a cookbook. What I mean by this is that you can pull out just one 'recipe' for an activity, or combine several into the educational equivalent of a full four-course meal. Cornell's book is more than just a nature book, it is a system of four stages called 'Flow Learning', which very simply and effectively models how to facilitate connecting children (yes- even inner city children) with nature.
If you don't find this book extremely invaluable, I would probably offer to buy it back from you. After all, I can't seem to get back that last copy I loaned out...
47 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By Cheryl Hough
Format:Paperback
Thanks to this book, I have embarked on a new career in environmental education. I always dreamed about it but never realized that I could do it until I was introduced to this book. It is a must have for anyone who works with kids: teachers, parents, youth leaders, babysitters, etc. This book was so instrumental to me, that I gave a copy of it to two of my professors who were most influential in making my first year back in college to persue this new career a success. I know it has had an impact on one of these professors! Even after being introduced to some of the major environmental education programs (i.e.: Project Wild, etc) I still return to this simple book again and again.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Describes Cornell's philosophy of outdoor education and
gives instructions for playing outdoor education games
that work. This is an excellent guide for
educators, camp counselors and scout leaders. Some
games are designed to work in forested areas and are
difficult to adapt to treeless areas.
gives instructions for playing outdoor education games
that work. This is an excellent guide for
educators, camp counselors and scout leaders. Some
games are designed to work in forested areas and are
difficult to adapt to treeless areas.
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Sharing Nature with Children
This really helped me in getting my grand-children interested in nature. They were always inquisitive, but I didn't know how to incorporate their questions with actually getting... Read more
Published on May 20, 2009 by Momo
5.0 out of 5 stars
so many extraordinari ideas... I can't find the marvellous place to do...
I read this book with great pleasure. It gives amazing ideas on how to make your child discover nature with all his senses and get a very personal relationship with nature. Read more
Published on March 15, 2009 by Nossar
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Wonderful resource!
A great resource filled with games, activities and how to share nature with children. A must have for all outdoor environmental educators. Read more
Published on February 17, 2009 by Naturesbliss
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inspiring, simple activities you can do with your kids
This book is fabulous. My friend and I had our combined 4 kids up in a cabin for a week and I brought this book for activities we could do. Read more
Published on August 8, 2008 by Connie P. Aizeki
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Excellent resource
This book is filled wth great ideas on giving children memorable experiences in Nature. I myself am a nature docent and I know from experience that if you try to lecture to... Read more
Published on April 22, 2008 by Billie Jo Kariher-dyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Making nature studies fun
This is one of the best books that I ever bought when I was at college. The best part of this book is that it is simple and easy to use as a teaching tool. Read more
Published on March 23, 2008 by H. R. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Open the eyes of a child to the world of nature.
From the author of FLOW learning comes the book "Sharing Nature with Children" and the sequel "Sharing Nature with Children II". Read more
Published on May 9, 2007 by Brice A. Habegger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
This book is an excellent resource for parents and teachers. There are some wonderful activities in here to allow your children to truly experience nature and appreciate all that... Read more
Published on January 31, 2007 by C. A. Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
essential
An essential book for any educator, but especially for environmental education. Also good for parents and others who work with children. Read more
Published on July 3, 2006 by Laurie
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Showcases nature studies and appreciation activities
Joseph Cornell is the author of Sharing Nature With Children and Sharing Nature With Children II . This two volume set showcase nature studies and appreciation activities that any... Read more
Published on January 12, 2002 by Midwest Book Review
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- Sharing Nature with Children (Chidren's nature books) by Joseph Bharat Cornell in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Sharing the Joy of Nature: Nature Activities for All Ages by Joseph Cornell in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda in Back Matter
- A Swim Through the Sea by Kristin Joy Pratt in Back Matter
- The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson in Front Matter
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- A Teacher's Guide to Endangered Peoples on 5 pages
- Sharing Nature with Children II by Joseph Bharat Cornell on 4 pages
- Caretaking a New Soul: Writing on Parenting from Thich Nhat Hanh to Z. Budapest (Family & Childcare) by Anne Carson on 4 pages
- A Trailside Guide: Parents' Guide to Hiking and Camping (Trailside Guides) by Alice Cary on page 9, page 65, and Back Matter
- John Muir: My Life With Nature (Sharing Nature With Children Book) by John Muir in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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