A diary of nature observation and discovery activities. Today is the day, introducing the Smart Happy Project’s first collaborator with the launch of a new nature journal. Really excited! Moving on from our last post on Richard Louv and the sense of wonder in children, Sophie Rees brings us ‘The Wonder Journal’, a diary of […]
‘Last Child in the Woods’ by Richard Louv
Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder Far from being a story of unrelenting gloom this book to me has inspired a vision and way of life for interacting with my children. Nature Deficit Disorder is a term coined by Richard Louv in his 2005 book “Last Child in the Woods”. He outlines exactly what […]
Wildflowers of late summer
A Nature Study Children really can learn flower identification. It’s only that they are not often shown. Have a look at the illustrations of these wildflowers of late summer and see if you can spot any in your area. Point out simple characteristics to children. Older children may like to start a nature notebook with […]