EcoKids: Raising Children Who Care for the EarthTo forge a sustainable future, we need citizens who care for the Earth. We need citizens who understand that planet care is the ultimate form of self-care. But we also need generations who live according to their values and convictions and who can effect positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Because public schools and the popular media cannot be counted on to produce an Earth-friendly citizenry, the task falls to parents. Yet even aware parents often lack the understanding and resources to take on such a task. EcoKids addresses this gap by presenting a coherent plan that will help parents foster love for nature, teach children the importance of environmental protection, and promote environmental values and inspire action - actions that will last a lifetime. A hopeful and inspiring guide for parents, topics covered include ways to:
Each chapter includes an inspiring case study of a child who's making a difference, short pieces that highlight serious problems such as global warming, along with positive solutions that can be read aloud to children, and activities for children. A resource guide lists helpful books, articles, videos, and organizations. |
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Raising Children Who Care for the Earth Dan Chiras. This book is dedicated to my friend Chance Ruder in appre- ciation for all he has done to protect and enhance wildlife and create a humane , sustainable future . I sleep better at night ...
... Earth Education ; Phillip Hoose , author of It's Our World , Too !; and many others . I am also deeply grateful to the many people who responded to my ques- tionnaires , recounting experiences in their lives that helped forge their ...
Raising Children Who Care for the Earth Dan Chiras. I expect to pass through life but once . If therefore , there be any kindness I can show , or any good thing I can do to any fellow being , let me do it now , and not defer or neglect ...
Raising Children Who Care for the Earth Dan Chiras. You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today . -Abraham Lincoln T 1 CHANGING THE WORLD ONE CHILD AT A TIME o many people in our society , the word environment is ...
... Earth and its once - rich ecosystems . Even synthetics such as plastics and nylon come from the environment — in ... Earth's thick crust from ancient plants . These plants trapped solar ener- gy several hundred million years ago in the ...
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