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How to host a Nature Day

How to host a Nature Day

March 16, 2017 //  by Kari Patterson//  9 Comments

Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane "Now I don't have to die to go to heaven," my son grinned. "It's right here." We were walking along the trails zig-zagging through the wild countryside of the property we would soon call home. Towering trees, low-hanging limbs laden with moss, …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: charlotte mason, co-op, nature study

4 Simple Methods for Teaching Elementary Science

July 27, 2011 //  by Renee//  26 Comments

Written by contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY. This past spring all of us here at Simple Homeschool shared our curriculum choices. In my contribution to that series I talked about the curriculum we’ve used so far for elementary reading, writing, and math. But of course there is a lot more to …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: elementary/grammar, nature study, science

5 Tips for Nature Study

July 22, 2011 //  by Kris//  32 Comments

Written by contributor Kris of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Though we're not always consistent with including it, nature study is one of our favorite ways to spend some of our homeschool day. It's fun, relaxing, interest-led learning in a real-world, hands-on environment. Following are …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: charlotte mason, nature study, science

Nature Study for Wimps

July 28, 2010 //  by Jessica//  9 Comments

Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom Spending time with your children in the great outdoors can be a wonderful learning experience. Not only are fresh air and sunshine essential to good health, but exploring God's creation firsthand can be a fantastic way to …

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Category: field tripsTag: nature study

4 (Fun) Basic Elements of Backyard Science

July 21, 2010 //  by Renee//  9 Comments

Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY. Summer is the perfect time for outdoor science and backyard learning. Bubbles, insect study, gardening, star gazing and acorn catapults - all of this is science. And all of it is fun. When your children are young - pre-school …

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Category: family timeTag: nature study, science

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