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…
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…
Written by Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling. Are you looking for a few fabulous and educational activities to enjoy with your kids this summer? Try these! This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure policy for more details. 1. Nature Hikes Nature walks are the perfect summer activities for families. The weather is warm and pleasant…
For many homeschooling families, nature study plays a significant role in the elementary years. Then, it gives way to more serious science in the high school years. However, nature study remains relevant for high school science. Backyard nature study provides a chance for real-world application for biology and botany, but if you’d like to go…
Written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholars. Spring is such an exciting time of the year. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and I don’t know about you, but this mama is tired of being cooped up all winter! So here are a couple of easy spring nature study ideas to get…
Written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholars. What better way for children to take care of their neighborhood birds than with some easy cookie cutter bird feeders! We enjoy nature and nature studies all year round. You can check out my post 8 Tips for Nature Study to see how we love incorporating nature into our…
