My Nature Journal

Let your childern experience and reflect upon the outdoors with My Nature Journal. This charming book is divided into ecosystem chapters named after meadows, seashores, and more; within these chapters, activities let the children learn to explore, understand simple environmental facts, and reflect upon how they feel. Two-color illustrations, journal prompts, activities, informational pages, games, ample room for note taking, personalization and more make this book a complete resource for chronicaling outdoor adventures. A very sturdy hardcover with hidden spiral binding and thick pages should endure for treks and all manner of activities. Index, glossary, and nature list to keep track of all observations are included in the back. 173 pages.

Over the years here at CBD, my daughter Sophia and I have recommended materials to guide you in the rewarding pastime of nature study. Feeling inspired, perhaps you sprang forward with the best teacher’s intentions. Yet, the task of turning a blank book into a nature journal proved too formidable. Let me encourage you. I think you will find My Nature Journal more doable. It introduces children to basic scientific information about what can be found in woodland, meadow, pond, etc., while providing pages to record their personal observations. A few pages of illustrated text on each subject are followed by an assignment. Children fill in their thoughts after readings such as “Animal Tracks I Found,” “My Favorite Fall Leaves,” “Birds I Have Seen,” “My Moon Phase Chart.”

Assignments vary; I like that. Some require a scavenger hunt; others give time for thoughtful reflection—”Nature is special to me because . . .” or “My poem on the sunset.” My Nature Journal puts the powers of a child’s curiosity to work, while preserving his sense of wonder for the natural world. Your young investigators will look forward to the “schoolwork” they’ll get to do outside. Use this book with Pocketful of Pinecones for a full year of nature study. Ages 8 and up. 173 pages, hardcover from Pajaro.

—Karen

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Reviewed by Kim (Brooks, Ab,), September 08, 2008

A great book for all little adventurers. Well laid out and easy to use. Although it is recommended for eight and up, my son is six, we had a great time at the shore with it.

Reviewed by Melody (Alaska), March 24, 2007

I loved this book the first time I saw it! My 8-year old loved it, too. It is just the right size for carrying on a walk through the woods and has enough variety to cover all seasons and weather. After going on one nature walk with this journal, my daughter continually asks to go on another, and another, and another.

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