On The Sense of Wonder

 

"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder without any such gift from the fairies, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in."

 

 

"Once found, it has lasting meaning.  It is more important to pave the way for the child to want to know than to put him on a diet of facts he is not ready to assimilate."

 

 

 

"Exploring nature with your child is largely a matter of becoming receptive to what lies all around you.  It is learning again to use your eyes, ears, nostrils, and finger tips, opening up the disused channels of sensory impression."

 

 

All quotes from A Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson.  Highly recommended if you are in need of fresh inspiration for nature study in your family.