Make introducing plant classification fun and interest-led with a simple smartphone app. Learn how the Seek app makes it fun and easy to explore plant life. Written by Heather Pleier of Wonderschooling. In education, we tend to do things backward. We want to start with the book – with the head knowledge – and then, once they’re ready, give our… View Post
National Park Adventures with Kids: 6 Ways to Make the Most of Them
U.S. National Parks feature stunning educational landscapes for kids to explore. Try these tips to make the most of your family’s national park adventures. Written by Chelsea Gonzales of Wonder Wherever We Wander. Easily some of the most amazing resources our beautiful country has to offer are its national parks. From beaches to mountains, U.S. national parks feature dozens of… View Post
10 Fabulous Nature Games to Add to Your Nature Study
Written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholars. Do you have a nature lover in your family? My children and I would all much rather spend the majority of our time out of doors. But sometimes, Mother Nature doesn’t want to cooperate. Try these 10 fabulous nature games to play as part of your nature study when you can’t get outside… View Post
5 Simple Nature Study Tips for City Dwellers
I’ll confess, with teenagers, nature study isn’t part of our regular homeschool routine. (Not that nature study isn’t just as beneficial for teens as it is for young children; we just haven’t made it a priority.) When the kids were younger, we used to enjoy a regular weekly nature study outing. We had a membership at local nature preserve since… View Post
5 Ways to Sneak Learning into a Neighborhood Walk
Written by Tara Mitchell of Embark on the Journey. The weather has been so pleasant lately that we have wanted to spend as much time outdoors as possible. My six-year-old nephew spent a few days with me recently. One evening after dinner, we spent some time walking around my neighborhood. I was able to sneak learning into our walk simply by… View Post