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Environments Made of Soul
June 26, 2017
Trust children. Nothing could be more simple, or more difficult. Difficult because to trust children we must first learn to trust ourselves, and most of us were taught as children that we could not be trusted.
-John Holt, 1923-1985, Author and Educator
-John Holt, 1923-1985, Author and Educator
"Children experience the world with their whole being – body, spirit, energy, minds, hearts, compassion, tears, laughter, anger, pride, learning, understanding, love and soul," writes Rusty Keeler in his book, Natural Playscapes: Creating Outdoor Play Environments for the Soul.
"Children play, grow, and feel the world around them intently. Events burst with joy or end in tears. Their outdoor space should be a swirl of spirited delights and playful discovery. Some place on your playscape should provide a rush of excitement. Other spots can offer the solace of calm. The elements you choose should be magical and made of honest, natural materials. Carved wood sculpture suggests something deep. Ceramic tiles and mosaics sparkle as imaginations soar. Living plants befriend children and create atmospheres from peaceful to wild. Environments for children are sacred places. They speak to the spirit. They are made of soul."
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