Sharing Nature with Children II

Joseph Cornell

Some of Cornell's favorite nature games are shared in this second volume, along with his instructions to nature educators, scout leaders and parents on how most effectively to organize the various activities into a sequence of "Flow Learning."

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 of Flow Learning, showing how to match nature activities to the interest and energy levels of children, and to organize them in a way that works, placing them in thematic sequence to ensure a genuinely uplifting experience. Cornell's unique blend of knowledge and warmth creates a contagious atmosphere for learning.

SNWC ll Paper $9.95 ISBN 1-883220-87-4

176 pages fully illustrated 5½" x 8"

``More magic from Joseph Cornell for parents, teachers and children. Nature comes alive by using these hands-on activities evolved from his sensitive strategies. Your spirit is reawakened as these activities reconnect you with the beauty and delicacy of the natural world." Juneau Chapter, Natural Audubon Society

``Sharing Nature with Children II flows so naturally from Sharing Nature with Children that the two should become companion volumes in every naturalist's library. Cornell's Flow Learning is a sound interdisciplinary approach to education, and although useful in any setting, it is particularly applicable to teaching outdoors." Vincent Kehoe, Executive Director, Yosemite Institute

``Nature reveals its nurturing and loving qualities when you relate to it with Joseph's sensitive and joyful methods." Duane Toomsen, Department of Education, Iowa

``Joseph's discussion of methods for developing a teaching style where activities build upon one another and feed on people's curiosity makes this collection of activities especially useful and important." Ken Voorhis, Director, Great Smoky Mountains Institute, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

``There are lots of handbooks and activity guides for environmental education, but Sharing Nature with Children II brings philosophy and practice to one place." Dr. W.J. ``Rocky" Rohwedder, Professor of Environmental Education, The California State University Sonoma

``Joseph Cornell is one of the most highly regarded nature educators in the world todayHe's the author of three excellent books on the subject of nature education: Sharing Nature with Children, Sharing Nature with Children II, and Listening to Nature. Each is highly recommended to anyone with or without children, who has an interest in exploring the natural world. Backpacker Magazine, June, 1989