Abstract
This article and companion video detail the Creative Nature Connection program, its theory and application, in five place based learning classrooms. Opening the senses, repeated practice, using simple materials, making encounters personally meaningful, following the principles of contemplative practice and supporting improvisational free play all support the shift to being in- sync with nature building a love of nature, creative confidence and environmental knowledge. Themes of resilience, well-being, trust, calm, creative confidence, focus, self-change, alternative ways to know, belonging and connection to self, others and nature, are briefly shared using student's and teacher's words. The companion video shares short student interviews and work samples, and shares one afternoon of drawing and painting with a dragonfly. The video can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/199260818
Recommended Citation
Lipsett, Lisa M.
(2017)
"Being in Sync: Practicing Creative Nature Connection with Youth,"
Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal: Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/atj/vol2/iss2/8
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