tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post6024526551694823936..comments2024-02-20T14:23:27.902-05:00Comments on Heather of the Hills: Feeding the sensesHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15791185232391134319noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post-32952945926866686322010-04-06T08:38:03.261-04:002010-04-06T08:38:03.261-04:00Joy - That's kind of a bummer that some of the...Joy - That's kind of a bummer that some of them are cynical already by the age of 11. I'm just curious, are you teaching in a rural or urban area? The only reason I ask is because I imagine inner-city living could make young kids cynical and out of touch with nature, making your job that much more challenging (and important!).Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791185232391134319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post-31187281470527601982010-04-04T12:11:01.286-04:002010-04-04T12:11:01.286-04:00I teach science to 5th grade students. One of the ...I teach science to 5th grade students. One of the things I always hope, is that they'll develop a sense of wonder at nature's offerings. Some are already jaded and cynical at age 11, but most are still awestruck when a snail suddenly unfolds its antennae or a hawk screeches as it flies over the playground.Joy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06200194467024962551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post-87155046678873341832010-04-01T08:48:18.516-04:002010-04-01T08:48:18.516-04:00Karen - I will have to say that the Ohio Division ...Karen - I will have to say that the Ohio Division of Natural Resources does an amazing job of offering educational programs on all levels, like park programs, fishing and hunting programs, and conferences like this one. You really would have enjoyed this experience.<br /><br />Tom - Ah, good to get some feedback from another attendee of the conference. Yes, that part of his talk about the token patch of grass was heart-breaking. What are school designers thinking about these days?! When I saw that Matt was from Hiram college, which I had previously not heard of, I finally figured out where the "hiram" in your blog address came from!<br /><br />Monika - I will look forward to reading your posts on the topic once the ideas gel in your mind (I totally understand what you mean about all the thoughts coming together at the right time!).<br /><br />Meg - Richard Louv's book is one of those on my shelf that I've started but not yet finished. I'll tuck Biophilia into my "books to investigate" list.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791185232391134319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post-44866386653978859312010-03-31T15:22:30.618-04:002010-03-31T15:22:30.618-04:00Ooh, so much to respond to here. I totally agree ...Ooh, so much to respond to here. I totally agree about the unstructured time that kids need in nature. I almost hate to bring it up since it is always quoted, but you've read Last Child in the Woods? by Richard Louv? That book really stoked the fire that Rachel Carson started long ago. Wonder truly is at the root of it. I also highly recommend the book Biophilia by Edward O. Wilson on the topic. Great, great stuff.Meghttp://www.artofrustic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post-5160089105833077152010-03-30T22:13:37.712-04:002010-03-30T22:13:37.712-04:00Thought-provoking stuff Heather. I've been pon...Thought-provoking stuff Heather. I've been pondering children and nature based on a few recent articles I've read, and plan to blog about it soon too when my thoughts all come together at the right time.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442975942250078450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post-41808690720342974812010-03-30T21:05:43.964-04:002010-03-30T21:05:43.964-04:00Heather- Matt's talk was quite an interesting...Heather- Matt's talk was quite an interesting choice for the conference, not the typical speaker at that venue, but I'm glad they chose him. I'm a Hiram grad (that's where the hiramtom.blogspot.com came from), and I am familiar with his work there. I think that he could polish that talk a little bit and hit the circuit- he has plenty of great ideas. I especially liked hearing about the new schools in the Hiram area- the playground are in a circle between the buildings with only a token patch of grass to play in, that eventually became a mud puddle. I rember at my suburban school, built in the 50's there was a little patch of woods that kids always retreated to and enjoyed exploring, but inevitably, the recess aides would kick us back out onto the open grassy field. At least we had a big grassy field.<br /><br />TomTom Arbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919759721690261620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047972160037024989.post-55121091506841183632010-03-30T20:16:58.977-04:002010-03-30T20:16:58.977-04:00Seems to me that it's all happening in Ohio! ...Seems to me that it's all happening in Ohio! Sounds like a wonderful experience. I preach the sense of wonder to everyone and appreciate that Mr. Sorrick was able to integrate it into his presentation! Wish I'd been there! ~karenKaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.com