{"product_id":"the-outdoor-life-of-children-the-importance-of-nature-study-and-outside-activities-9781508581680","title":"The Outdoor Life of Children: The Importance of Nature Study and Outside Activities","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCharlotte Mason Nature Study and Outdoor Education Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook Number Two in the Charlotte Mason Topics series, \u003ci\u003eThe Outdoor Life of Children\u003c\/i\u003e is a compilation of Charlotte Mason's writings on the topics of Nature Study, teaching natural philosophy, and the importance of children being out-of-doors. Now all of Charlotte Mason's writings on Nature Study and the outdoors (from the original six-volume set) are located in this one, easy-to-use volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe teachings and philosophies of Charlotte Mason, a British educator from the last century, are currently experiencing a revival, especially among American private and home schools. Mason's educational ideas were originally used by governesses in England to educate the children in their charge. Eventually, schools based on her philosophies sprung up throughout England, and her original training school became a college to supply teachers for the Parents' Union Schools throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMason developed a lifetime love of learning in her students by actively engaging children firsthand with nature, literature, science, history, art, music, and avoiding dumbed-down materials - what she referred to as twaddle - as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside This Nature Study Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of \u003ci\u003eThe Outdoor Life of Children\u003c\/i\u003e was compiled and adapted by Deborah Taylor-Hough, long time homeschooling mother of three, author of \u003ci\u003eA Twaddle-Free Education: An Introduction to Charlotte Mason's Timeless Educational Ideas\u003c\/i\u003e, and editor of the Charlotte Mason eMagazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS INCLUDE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge Through Senses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut-of-Door Geography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers and Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Living Creatures'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-Lore and Naturalists' Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalks in Bad Weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching Natural Philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e... and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNature Walks and Outdoor Learning Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Foreword:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Nature Study is the backbone of introductory natural sciences in Charlotte Mason style homes and school, but Mason also felt it was beneficial for children to spend a great deal of time out-of-doors for their physical, emotional, and spiritual health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In spite of often rainy, inclement weather, Charlotte Mason insisted on going out once-a-week for an official Nature Walk, allowing the children to experience and observe the natural environment firsthand. These excursions were nature walks, not nature talks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In addition to the weekly Nature Walks, Mason also recommended children spend large quantities of time outside each day, no matter what the weather. Take a daily walk for fun and fresh air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I want to encourage those of you who don't have your own fields and forests, there are other readily available opportunities for outdoor play and learning activities. Basically, go outside with your kids as often as you can. You'll all be healthier and happier, and you may even learn a thing or two in the process.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeborah Taylor-Hough, Seattle 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Outdoor Life of Children: The Importance of Nature Study and Outside Activities\u003c\/i\u003e is available in both paperback and Kindle ebook formats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681044205842,"sku":"9781508581680","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8a86614d-b4d0-44e8-b95c-56512dc92f10.jpg?v=1733948151","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-outdoor-life-of-children-the-importance-of-nature-study-and-outside-activities-9781508581680","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}