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Elaine
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“It is through this method of drawing that which interests him [nature study], that the child retain and keeps as his own, what should be an inalienable right, a graphic method of expressing his own impressions.”
If we overemphasize drawing as an art, we shut children—and adults—out of this means of self expression.
— Jun 05, 2023 11:47AM
If we overemphasize drawing as an art, we shut children—and adults—out of this means of self expression.
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Elaine
is on page 95 of 126
“All the names [of the parts of a flower] should be taught gradually by constant unemphasized use on the part of the teacher; and if the child does not learn the names naturally then do not make him do it unnaturally.”
— Sep 01, 2023 05:53PM
Elaine
is on page 78 of 126
Introduction to bird study. I learned a surprising amount. I must not be very curious about birds. I have one more Year One student, so I hope to learn more and love birds by the time he’s six.
— Aug 24, 2023 01:28PM
Elaine
is on page 46 of 126
Well I clearly didn’t know what I don’t know about feather! I need to borrow a hen.
— Aug 08, 2023 10:51AM
Elaine
is on page 40 of 126
I read The Teaching of Nature Study with Cindy Rollins’ Patreon. Now I’m reading the introductions to the other sections on my own. First up: Birds!
— Jul 29, 2023 09:25AM
Elaine
is on page 38 of 126
Objectives are for the teacher and shouldn’t be revealed to the student. Nothing from the Handbook should be followed slavishly. Direct questioning bores the teacher AND the student.
— Jul 13, 2023 01:46PM
