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Catherine - Member
North Carolina 6:57 am - February 21, 2009
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Everytime we go outside with our kids, we have the opportunity to teach them. I am currently in the unique position of going back to school at 25, after having been homeschooled for most of my highschool career. Alot of time and effort is put in to teaching these students (college and university) how to learn. I firmly believe that scientific observation and experiences in the outdoors are the most important way for our kids to learn to learn. I don't think what they learn about bugs, moving water, or what makes the sky blue is nearly as important as learning how to observe, ask questions, and seek answers.
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carmenjenkins - Member
Maryland 6:34 am - July 11, 2008
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I think the teaching with regards to BUGS and SPIDERS would be a good thing. The kids get scared of moths worms. I think teaching them about the role they play in nature helps them appreciate them and not just think these bugs are “out to get them”.
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spidy - Member
9:46 am - June 24, 2008
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OffGridSurvival.com said:
I agree that the outdoors can be a great way to teach kids. It can also be an awesome way to get them over fears. Explaining what things are and what purpose they serve does a lot to calm a kids fears.
I just took an outdoor group rappelling. One of the kids in foster care came down and stated, “I did that, I can do anything.” We talked for the rest of the day. One of the best therapy sessions I have had.
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I agree that the outdoors can be a great way to teach kids. It can also be an awesome way to get them over fears. Explaining what things are and what purpose they serve does a lot to calm a kids fears.
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Rob @ Offgridsurvival.com
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spidy - Member
8:31 pm - May 28, 2008
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One of the coolest things about the outdoors is the teaching moments it provides. I would like ideas for the future to write about on the main posting site. Ideas you would like help with in teaching your kids, small groups etc… it doesn't always need to be “therapy” topics.
Taking a nice night hike on our last camping trip gave me a chance to show our 6 year old the life that happens at night and he is no longer afraid of the dark, and sleeps better at night.
Don't think of it as “therapy” but ways we can use the outdoors to teach, heal, learn, etc…
Damon
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