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Review Summary: The Go-To Mom Gives "i love dirt" a hip hip Hooray! |
Date: 2008-11-16 |
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Details: Sometimes all parents need is a little reminder of how important the outdoors is. This book is a jump start and will spark parents to be mindful of how often they explore the great outdoors with their kids.
Another book you may enjoy, which is my all time favorite, Beyond Ecophobia.
Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT
Licensed Child Therapist
Author, Mommy Confidence
founder, www.TheGoToMom.TV |
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Review Summary: You can do better |
Date: 2008-10-26 |
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Details: This is a little book with reminders about ways to enjoy nature with your children. Most of the suggestions are common-sense, broad suggestions like watching clouds, smelling the rain, and observing wildlife. There were not specific activities. If your family already enjoys spending time in nature together and would like to learn new things to do or have a "deeper" experience, this book is not for you. If you would like to gain some inspiration for getting you and your family outdoors more often, then pick this up since it is a quick read. On this subject, I prefer "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv. The new addition has a large section in the back with many activities and resources for parents. |
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Review Summary: Getting back outside |
Date: 2008-10-06 |
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Details: "I love Dirt", is filled with wonder and knowledge. The book's title includes the line "52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonder of nature". I would not call them activities but more along the lines of science exploration. The chapters are divided by season. The "activity" will suggest a part of nature to explore such as animals, plants, weather and space. Using a scientist's point of view you and your child discuss the elements.
Say there are falling leaves outside you could mention to your child why leaves fall, discuss gravity and the seasons, talk about the wind and the sounds it makes or how wind is used for energy. Interactions might include catching falling leaves, playing a game of collecting objects to see which ones can be moved by the wind. One idea I liked requires a game of hide-n-seek. First explain what camouflage is then ask your child to think about how different bugs and animals in nature use markings and color to survive.
I Love Dirt is a fun book filled with adventures to explore with the whole family. It is simple to read. And the best part is you do not need buy anything. In today's modern culture I think many of us forget the importance of slowing down, getting outside and allowing our children to explore and get dirty. For parents who need a little push and guidance this book is a perfect guide. |
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Review Summary: disappointed...... |
Date: 2008-09-10 |
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Details: I was lucky enough to borrow this from the library before I decided to not buy it as a gift for a friend who loves to venture into the outdoors with her children. This has to be one of the most simplistic nature books for children that I have ever seen. All of it is common sense and things that most parents would already do with their children unless you have never been outside before and live in front of the TV. I can't believe this got published. Any parent who goes outside with their children could come up with these activities in an instant without needing this book. |
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Review Summary: if by activities you mean conversational pieces... |
Date: 2008-07-25 |
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Details: This book does NOT provide activities. It's a list of conversational pieces one could have with their children about nature -- mostly just questions. I gave it 2 stars, since some of the questions were good ones. However, I was expecting actual activities I could do with my kids. I judged this book by the cover... and was disappointed. |
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