Nature quotes for children, play and outdoor childhoods
Words That Inspire Us
Ideas about wonder, play, curiosity and nature that reflect how we think about childhood at Field, Farm & Forest.
These nature quotes for children inspire our approach to outdoor play, curiosity, creativity, learning and connection with the natural world. They reflect many of the ideas behind the experiences we create for children and families at Field, Farm & Forest.
Nature Quotes About Childhood and Play
“Children cannot bounce off the walls if we take away the walls.”
— Erin Kinney
“Let them shout and laugh when the sun wakes them in the morning.”
— Maria Montessori
“Self-education through play and exploration requires enormous amounts of unscheduled time.”
— Peter Gray
Nature Quotes About Wonder and Connection
“Let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it.”
— David Sobel
“When you’re sitting in front of a screen, you’re not using all of your senses at the same time.”
— Richard Louv
“A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.”
— Rachel Carson
Nature Quotes About Growing Up Wild
“Encourage your child to have muddy, grassy or sandy feet by the end of each day—that’s the childhood they deserve.”
— Penny Whitehouse
“Keep your children wild—don’t make them grow up too fast.”
— Brooke Hampton
“A person who is growing a garden… is improving a piece of the world.”
— Wendell Berry
Childhood is happening now. We believe it deserves time, wonder, movement and plenty of room to explore.
See how these ideas come to life through Kinglets Nature School, our homeschool programs and summer camps.