When to Give the Lesson From page 6:
“It might be better to give it a regular period late in the day, for there is strength and sureness in regularity. The teacher is much more likely to prepare herself for the lesson, if she knows that it is required at a certain time."
The Length of the Lesson From page 6-7
"The nature study lesson should be short and sharp and may vary from ten minutes to a half hour in length."
Nature Study as a Help in School Discipline From page 4
"Much of the naughtiness in school is a result of the child's lack of interest in his work, augmented by the physical inaction that results from an attempt to sit quietly. .....Nature study is an aid in both respects, since it keeps the child interested and also gives him something to do."
More next time,
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
5 comments:
Hi Barb,
Thanks, I have been enjoying your blog too, and may I say that your
hubby is in our prayers, we are thankful for his help. I am from San
Diego, and my family is still down there. There are a couple pictures on
my nature blog, we were there the last week and a half. Thanks for your
comment!
I made the mistake of being inspired by your blogs and scheduling outside nature work. Not a problem in itself but I overworked it. I really need to work on keeping it shorter, both focused and less structured (less me-centered) and then cutting it short when the kids lose interest. I think if this were an everyday activity instead of a once in a blue moon thing then I would feel less of a need to squeeze it dry.
Keep the blog posts coming.
There's a problem with the Oct 24 entry. It shows on Google reader but I can't get to the post itself. I'm really enjoying this blog. Thanks!
Beautful background on your blog...
with browns and nuts and leaves!
Thanks so much for entering this in the carnival, Barb. I don't think I've visited your nature study blog before tonight. It's lovely!
Blessings,
Jacci
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