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Night is more than just a period of time between sunset and sunrise. It is another world, fascinating and mysterious to children curious about the night and its nocturnal inhabitants. In Native cultures mighttime is a crucial part of the Great Circle and balance in the universe, and Keepers of the Night features Native wisdom to help young people learn valuable lessons about the natural world.
In the tradition of the best-selling Keepers of the Earth and Keepers of the Animals, this book offers eight carefully selected Native North American stories. Field-tested, hands-on activities include nighttime observational activities and walks to teach sensory awareness, puppet shows to teach understanding of how nocturnal animals live, stargazing to understand constellations and the myths and legends surrounding them, campfire talks that relate a sense of being a part of the Great Circle, and traditional dances—such as one to celebrate the bear, a symbol of courage—to enjoy and learn their significance.
Perfect for anyone teaching children about nature and the outdoors, Keepers of the Night offers unique ideas about understanding the natural world—by looking at night.
Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children
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The flagship book in the Keepers of the Earth series, this environmental classic teaches children respect and stewardship for the Earth and all living things. Joseph Bruchac’s lyrical retellings set the stage for Michael Caduto’s abundance of related activities.
Beginning with Native American stories, this invaluable and time-honored resource provides readers with an abundance of hands-on activities that will inspire children to understand and appreciate Native American cultures and the Earth.
Connects to social studies, science, environmental studies and other content areas.Uses a holistic approach suitable for all ages.Provides field-tested activities.Includes charts, illustrations and graphs to enhance the projects and concepts.
When the stories and activities in this book and its companion teacher’s guide are followed carefully as children progress from kindergarten through the primary grades, roughly ages five through twelve years, they provide a complete program of study in the important concepts and topics of ecology and natural history. As the stories unfold and you help the children to bring the activities to life, a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to teaching about the Earth and Native American cultures begins. These stories and activities weave together lessons both directly and through metaphors and have been enjoyed by families as well as in camp settings, nature centers, environmental education programs, public and private schools, library story hours, and in both rural and urban settings.
Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children
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These traditional Native American stories along with related activities show parents and teachers how to teach children the importance of wildlife in Native American traditions. As the stories unfold and the activities come to life, the importance of our connections to animals became apparent.
Features traditional Native American stories.
Includes field-tested activities appropriate for all ages.
Connects wildlife ecology and environmental issues.
Fosters creative thinking and the synthesis of knowledge and experience.
The stories in this book present some of the basic perspectives that Native North American parents, aunts and uncles use to teach the young. They are phrased in terms that modern youngsters can understand and appreciate, along with eye-catching illustrations and photographs throughout.
Look for other Fulcrum books in this series: Keepers of the Earth, Keepers of Life and Keepers of the Night.
Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children
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Posted by Blogmaster in Dreamcatchers, tags: American, Blaylock, Bradford, Canyon, Collectible, Decor, Dreamcatcher, Eagle, Exchange, Keepers, Native, Style, Wall
- A grandly scaled three-dimensional replica dreamcatcher collectible showcasing the bald eagle art of wildlife artist Ted Blaylock, available only from The Bradford Exchange
- Mr. Blaylock’s majestic bald eagle artwork is dramatically reproduced in vivid color and detail on the replica buffalo skull at the center of this striking dreamcatcher
- This collectible bald eagle art dreamcatcher is entirely hand-cast and hand-painted to bring every realistic detail to life
- Hand-decorated with real feathers, beadwork and leather ribbons adding striking accents
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Native American-style Home Decor Dreamcatcher Replica Harnesses the Power of Your Dreams! Art by Wildlife Artist Ted Blaylock – Behold the beauty of your dreams, brought to life in this dramatic Native American-style home decor dreamcatcher replica! The centerpiece of this grandly scaled dreamcatcher is a striking buffalo skull, proudly showcasing the bald eagle art of wildlife artist Ted Blaylock. Framing this eye-catching composition is an eagle kachina with wings that span almost 1-1/2 feet!Available only from The Bradford Exchange, this collectible dreamcatcher replica is superbly handcrafted with extraordinary attention to detail, including real feathers, beadwork and leather decorations. Harness the power of your dreams with this Native American-style home decor dreamcatcher replica, or give someone you love the ultimate collectible dreamcatcher gift, but do not wait! Strong demand is expected. Order now!
- Hanging device included
- Premiere issue in the Ted Blaylock Dream Spirits Dreamcatcher Replica Collection
- An impressive addition to your Native American-style home decor collection, or outstanding collectible dreamcatcher gift
- Edition limited to 295 casting days, so order now!
- Accompanied by a Certificate authenticating your dreamcatcher as a Bradford Exchange original
- Measures 17″ W; 43 cm W
Ted Blaylock Native American Style Collectible Dreamcatcher Wall Decor With Eagle Art: Canyon Keepers by The Bradford Exchange
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