![]() It’s the weed breaking through the pavement, It’s the leaves forming smallĬlumps along the side of the road. “When children play in natural spaces, they’re far more likely to invent their own games than in more structured settings – a key factor in becoming self-directed and inventive adults later in life” ~Richard Louv Perhaps this is what Thoreau had in mind when he said, “the more slowly trees grow at first, the sounder they are at the core, and I think the same is true of human beings.” ~David Sobel “If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it. It’s time to let children be children again.” ~ LR KNOST “It’s time to return to childhood, to simplicity, to running and climbing and laughing in the sunshine, to experiencing happiness instead of being trained for a lifetime of happiness. Show them proof that for every act of destruction, they can sow a seed, however small, of beauty.” ~Nicolette Sowder Plant strawberries together, make wild medicines, paint the sunrise. “Children grow up hearing how broken the environment is, how broken beyond repair. ![]() Today, leave the homework untouched, in favour of outdoor play and real-world learning.” “Don’t wait until your child’s school understands how important green time is for their growing minds. We must teach our children to smell the earth, to taste the rain, to touch the wind, to see things grow, to hear the sun rise and night fall – to care. “Our challenge isn’t so much to teach children about the natural world, but to find ways to sustain the instinctive connections they already carry.” ~ Terry Krautwurst Children get to celebrate and be themselves, while we are reminded of our inner child – the essence of who we are.” Nicolette Sowder “Playing together in nature is as much about us as it is about the child. Let them shout and laugh when the sun wakes them in the morning.” Let them rest peacefully when a tree invites them to sleep beneath its shade Let them run on it and trample it with their bare feet Let them remove their shoes when they find a puddle of water Īnd when the grass of the meadows is wet with dew, ![]() “ Let the children be free encourage them It’s time to add a pinch of adventure, a sprinkle of sunshine and a big handful of outdoor play.” ~ Penny Whitehouse Most kids have technology, school and extracurricular activities covered. “To raise a nature-bonded child is to raise a rebel, a dreamer, an innovator… someone who will walk their own verdant, winding path.” ~Nicolette Sowder It’s this engagement between limbs of the body and bones of the earth where true balance and centeredness emerge.” ~ David Sobel “Children more than ever, need opportunities to be in their bodies in the world – jumping rope, bicycling, stream hopping and fort building. “Encourage your child to have muddy, grassy or sandy feet by the end of each day, that’s the childhood they deserve.” Do you know what I love most about quotes though?įirst, feel energised and motivated about getting your kids back in nature by checking out the list of gorgeous nature quotes below. They make me feel good, they inspire me to be a better mother, they help me think deeply about my values. ![]() ![]() I love quotes about children and nature, don’t you? ![]()
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