Nature

Gentle, natural, whole-person education…does that appeal to you? If so you might love Charlotte Mason homeschooling!  

Curious about how to teach colors to toddlers and preschoolers? Don’t worry! We have you covered! Introducing colors to your toddlers can be a fun process for everyone involved.  As children are naturally attracted to colorful objects, watching them learn to identify the individual colors and hues is both enjoyable and rewarding.  So, how do we …

Love rainbows? Us too! Check out these fun facts about rainbows! Fun Facts About Rainbows Rainbows are one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful natural wonders.  With an array of colors stretching across the sky, rainbows are definitely a sight to see.  Did you know that rainbows were first explained back in the early fourteenth century?  …

Exploring nature is a great part of childhood! While you’re out and about, share these fun facts about trees with those you’re with! Interesting and fun Facts About Trees Trees are pretty much amazing in every way!  They come in many different varieties, colors, shapes and sizes.   Not only are they beautiful, but did …

Beguiled by bugs? Then check out these interesting and fun facts about insects! Facts About Insects Insects are everywhere! They’re in the grass, they’re in the trees, they’re in the flowers, and even in the streets! No matter where you are, there are insects.  Let’s discover some interesting facts about these little critters. Insects have …

The weather is getting warmer and with it comes the reemergence of bees in our garden. After the youngest screamed hysterically over a bee flying near her, I figured it might be a good time to break out some of my favorite childrens books about bees. Kids Books About Bees When we’re studying a topic …

Spring and summer offer us the perfect opportunities to get outside and soak up the sun. As homeschoolers, that time can be used to sneak in learning and cultivate curiosity. So, why not use that time to start a nature journal? Creating a nature journal instills a deep love of the environment while building so many …

Fall is finally here and you know what that means… it’s time for turkey crafts! To celebrate the beautiful changing of the seasons and to give a little homage to the great bird that represents Thanksgiving at the same time, gather the kids and make a few turkey crafts with the help of good old …

That’d be these kids! In fact, they find it is so amazingly fun that Little Miss actually begs me to do science lessons every day. Whooo are these kids?!? These past ten days or so we have been working on an owl unit study for our science unit and have been having a blast. Spouting …

It’s our favorite week of the entire year. Despite being “done” school, we always seem to sneak learning into our trip. One of the ways we do it is by playing a game to try and identify the tracks and prints we see on the beach. Who was on the beach? The best time to …