Winter wonder and weather walk. We were wet. I love alliteration. And we love nature study. For this start to…
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On a Sunny December Day – Evergreens and More Fun Things
On a sunny Friday in December we went to visit Mama Ann. Visiting Mama Ann always includes some outdoor time…
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When a millipede interrupts math…
Here’s a little story about our nature studies over the last week…Insects. When a millipede interrupts math you just might…
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November World
Our November nature study grid has enjoyed a special spot on the chalkboard above the kitchen table. It’s easy to…
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Fall Leaf Walk is Our Favorite and Our Best
(Photo of leaves Littlest Girl collected in the backyard before we left). We spent a favorite afternoon looking for fall…
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More Spider Web Studies and the Shirt to Prove It
Friday, right before lunch, he calls from the treehouse again. “Come see! Come see! It’s a spider web!” Lil’ Buddy…
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Cobweb Hunt and How to Draw A Web
A ‘help me’ scream came from Lil’ Buddy in the backyard. To me it sounded like he may have hurt…
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Pears, Apples and Nature Journal Art
We packed a lunch and went where we knew the pears would be. Over on the family road where we…
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Weeds, Seeds, Insects and Signs of Fall Homeschool Nature Study
“It’s right up here. The field guide. Let’s watch to see if we see any milkweed.” My instructions to the…
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Last Days of Summer Nature Studies
We’ve so enjoyed this fun Last Days of Summer prompt from Handbook of Nature Study. We packed it on our…
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Summer nature walks and discoveries
Besides our August pond studies with the Handbook of Nature Study, we’ve also enjoyed some nature walks and other discoveries….
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Lily Pad Pond
Oh WOW! It’s what we all said when we reached our destination for our monthly Creation Club. We’d heard from…
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Outdoor Hour Challenges Review – Handbook of Nature Study
“Make this summer a time to learn a little something new about your world. Finding time for these challenges will…
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