Being outside isn’t just “fun in the sun”, it is a critical component to the development of our young people. “Last Child in the Woods” succinctly captures the importance of our work at Camp Fire Minnesota.
“I recommend this book for anyone who loves nature and wants the best for not only our young people, but for the whole planet. The Tea Party in the Woods, Akiko Miyakoshi Gentle and thoughtful, this picture book is great for helping youth understand the scale of the world in which they live.” ADDITIONAL BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: “Written for his own newborn child, author/illustrator Oliver Jeffers provides a “guide” for caring for the earth and its humans. Lots of great nature based examples, and an easy engaging format.” HERE WE ARE: NOTES FOR LIVING ON PLANET EARTH, OLIVER JEFFERS “The author explains Taoist thought by providing examples from Winnie the Pooh. The illustrations are beautiful and remind readers of the magic and curiosities nature provides.” THE TAO OF POOH, BENJAMIN HOFF They study snails and mushrooms, drinks rain droplets from trees, roll down hills, and admire sunbeams that filter through the trees. After dropping their electronic device in a lake, the child is forced to find adventure in the natural world. “A bored child (their gender is left ambiguous) is encouraged to play outside on a rainy day. Recommended by Magdalena Mora, Marketing and Communications Specialist
I’ve started using it at our opening camp fires to set the tone for a week at camp.” ON A MAGICAL DO-NOTHING DAY, BEATRICE ALEMAGNA “Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy, this is a great book to talk about what is most important in life. Recommended by Will Shelton, Camp Director To kick off the new year, we asked staff to recommend nature-based books that have inspired them to get outside and explore. Whether through our summer camps, out-of-school time programs, environmental education field trips and in-class visits, or new community programs, we hope you’ll join us as we continue to learn about and co-create ways for everyone to spend more time enjoying nature.
As Camp Fire Minnesota gears up for 2019, here’s what we’re committing to this year:
0 kommentar(er)
