When Miss H was a baby, I was what you might call an "indoorsy" mom. We rarely ventured outside together, unless it was for a quick spin around the neighborhood to get some exercise. My husband was concerned. He thought a child, even a very small baby, should be rescued from artificial lighting and recycled air. Thankfully, a lot has changed in the … [Read more...]
How to Start A Family Nature Journal
Over the past year, the time we spend outside has increased, and so has my appreciation of nature. I used to just look- but now I see. I see the different shades on the petal of a flower, and the shapes that compose a tree's sprawling branch. The habit of observation has finally struck me. It fills me with joy to think that it most likely won't … [Read more...]
Pretty (and Free!) Nature Prints for Your Homeschool
This year, I've been keeping an eye out for nature prints to use in our school/playroom. Nature prints make lovely decorations, but they're also helpful when trying to identify a species or build background information before reading. The problem I keep running into, though, is that to find a broad range of prints, I'd have to invest a lot of money … [Read more...]
Nature Study Must-Haves from Amazon
It feels like winter just started, but I'm already looking forward to spring. We have a few months until warm weather arrives in our area, but I can't wait to get outside and observe more when the birds start chirping again. These items are things that we have at home, or that I have used for nature study with students. I think they'll be good … [Read more...]
