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Nature Study Handbook 12 Months in the Forest
SKU
015928
ISBN
9781726094832
Grade 5-12
Neutral
Consumable
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Religious Content
Secular
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Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
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Description
Looking to include nature studies in your day but not sure where to start? Offering 10-15 pages of guided discovery activities each month, this curiosity journal is awaiting your child's touch. Focusing on creative, self-directed learning, children are encouraged to use their observation skills, colored pencils and living books to learn about the natural world around them. Monthly activity pages follow a similar pattern including pages to color and draw, learn a nature poem, research pages for regional and common animals, plants/trees, collecting local items, the study of weather, and more. Students also keep a record of the books and documentaries used to create their nature study journal. Uses the patented dyslexie font (dyslexiefont.com). Includes black and white illustrations. 200 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne
Publisher's Description of Nature Study Handbook 12 Months in the Forest
How to Use this book:
1. Take this Journal and a few colored pencils outside with you.
2. Look for something inspiring, interesting, or familiar to draw every day on your calendar page.
3. Some days you may want to write a poem or story about nature, animals, the weather, or your feelings.
4. Use this book as a guide to explore nature. You can use your imagination and also use books to research the nature around you.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | The Thinking Tree |
| Grades: | 5-12 |
| ISBN: | 9781726094832 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.285 |
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