Butterfly Laughter
In the middle of our porridge plates There was a blue butterfly painted. And each morning we tried...
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Tag: nature
Observing Nature Where You Are
Learning about things in nature has never come naturally for me. I was not into the outdoors as a...
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Staying Safe in Nature
When I was growing up, we stayed outside all the the time. We would go swimming at the creek,...
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Schooling While On the Road
It’s summertime! For most of us, that means formal schooling is over. But that doesn’t...
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3 Homeschool Hacks You Can’t Miss This Summer
Summer is traditionally a time of rest and relaxation from the grueling school year schedule. Many families find the summer months pass quickly. Self-motivated children find ways to stay busy and learn more casually; the rest of us find our children have too much free time on their hands. Not guaranteed to completely erase summer boredom, these 3 summer hacks are a great way to guide children into learning!
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Nature journaling our way through science
Our nature journals are such a huge part of our homeschool. Not only is it science but it also includes art, writing, history, reading, and so much more. It has opened my world to so much that is around me every day.
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Backyard Wildcrafting
Take a step outside into your backyard and you might be surprised with what you’ll find. Once you started homeschooling, I’ll bet you began looking at your yard with entirely different lenses. No longer do you simply see clouds in the sky, now you see cumulus or stratus clouds!
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Bird Study – Part 2
Check out Part 1 of the Bird Study to get started with Thornton Burgess’ Bird Book for Children. And now, for Part 2: chapters 24-45.
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Bird Study – Part 1
One of my favorite finds was Thornton Burgess’, The Bird Book For Children. At first glance, it appeared extremely overwhelming. I decided to try it. I figured I would share a large amount of information and hope that they would grasp what they could. And they have!
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7 Ways to Welcome Spring
Bunnies. Baby chicks. Fresh green grass and budding trees. Spring is a refreshing time. It certainly an exciting season around here for many reasons.
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Kid’s Guide to Exploring Nature
The art of nature study is immensely pleasurable and educational for our children. However, as parents we often experience frustration at how to provide a worthwhile study. If this describes you, this book may quickly become your most valuable tool in the pursuit of nature studies.
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4 Fantastic Lessons for Homeschoolers To Do Outdoors
All kids love to take their learning outside, and teachers and homeschool parents know just how valuable learning outdoors can be. Here are some of my favorite lessons for homeschoolers to do outdoors.
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