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David Sobel

(1956) Philosopher

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David Sobel is a philosopher, best known for Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions.

Quick Facts About David Sobel

Born: November 30, 1956
Profession: Philosopher
Notable works: Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions

About David Sobel

David Sobel is an American educator and academic, responsible for developing the philosophy of place-based education. He has written extensively on the topic in books and numerous articles. He is currently a core faculty member and director of certificate programs at Antioch University New England.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by David Sobel

If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them…

Asks

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Wet sneakers and muddy clothes are prerequisites for understanding the water cycle.

Clothes

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You can’t bounce off the walls If there are no walls: outdoor schools make kids happier—and smarter

Bounce

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The heart of childhood, from seven to eleven, is the critical period for bonding with the earth.

Bonding

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If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask…

Allowing

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“Give children a chance to love the earth before we ask them to save it.”

Children

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We tiptoed the tops of beaver dams, hopped hummocks, went wading, looked at spring flowers, tried to catcha snake, got lost and…

Beavers

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Exploration of the natural world begins in early childhood, flourishes in middle childhood, and continues in adolescence as a pleasure and a…

Action

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What's important is that children have an opportunity to bond with the natural world, to learn to love it and feel comfortable…

Children

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