Nature walks don’t need any greater objective than enjoying the out of doors. When you and your children are savoring the sky, the plants, the insects, and the wildlife, there is no need for a lesson plan or script. However, there are an abundance of things you can do as a springboard or a follow up […]
Cycles of Nature Notebooking Pages
Snow is a pretty exciting thing in Memphis just because it is so rare. This winter, although being exceptionally mild, has given us two short episodes of snow (but no accumulation). You can be sure that when it snows, we pull out the nature notebook and document it! Here is our First and Last Snow […]
Living Books for Nature Study
Of course, the best way to learn about nature is through first hand experiences. Nothing can substitute for a nature walk. But a living book with nature themes is a great option when you’re not out exploring the woods or the beach. Fortunately for us, many of the books Charlotte Mason recommended are available for […]
Free Nature Planning Pages
With beautiful fall weather peeking around the corner, I’m getting excited about nature study again. (Are you?) We have had about a dozen hummingbirds in our backyard for the last week, and we’ve spent many hours watching their antics. With the hummingbirds, I am again impressed by the good sense of Charlotte Mason’s good advice […]
More Bird Resources for Backyard Bird Count
I am so excited about the Great Backyard Bird Count! I’ve been studying the birds in our backyard every day to identify which types we have. I’ve seen as many as 12 different birds in a single day. Since I last posted, I found an excellent site that gives the 50 most common birds in […]
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