A Safe Haven for Children

03/08/2017

Any problem can be made clearer with a picture.
Dan Roam, The Back of the Napkin

"It's no doubt that our children are growing up in a fast-paced world. Technology is a great connector, but it can also demand that we be instantly available to each other, no matter what. And while it is wonderful to be able to turn on the television and ‘see’ each other all over the world in real time, this often means our children are bombarded with horrific images of war or natural disasters right in their own homes. Where is the 'safe haven' for our children these days?" ask authors Christine Kiewra, Tina Reeble and Nancy Rosenow in the book, Growing with Nature: Supporting Whole-Child Learning in Outdoor Classrooms.

"One answer is that nature-filled outdoor classrooms can provide that safe haven. There, away from televisions, video games, smart phones and computers for a brief time each day, the world can slow down and everyone can breathe easier.

Children can be children, adults can smile more, and discoveries can unfold slowly, with no expectation of 'finding the one right answer.'"

Kohburg - Create a Reggio Inspired Classroom.

Gryphon House - Great Gift for Teachers.

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