Posted by Cindy on May 29, 2009
Here are some more very cool discoveries from a recent nature walk.
Can you see inside the hole? The picture below this one shows the mushrooms that were growing in the hole – and they were huge even if the picture doesn’t show that very well.
We wondered who enjoys this cozy little burrow.
Ants were busy, busy, busy going back and forth on this little path they had created between two ant holes.
Conks aren’t a good sign for the health of the tree, but they sure are pretty to look at!
We have several old brick piles from a house we tore down on the farm. Take a look at this amazing and fuzzy orange fungus! We believe it might be called Spreading Yellow Tooth.
Can you see the puff of pollen floating off of the plant? Every time we stepped on one of these plants, pollen dust went flying through the air like a little bomb.
What cool nature finds have you made lately? Speaking of nature study, be sure to read Jimmie’s post about The Duty of Christian Homeschoolers at http://ShiningDawnBooks.com – it’s AWESOME!
Posted by Cindy on May 28, 2009
I put up a summer nature study section for the sidebar. Here are the spring nature study references – there are some goodies in here that I don’t want to forget for next spring! And I don’t want to toot my own horn too much, but the NaturExplorer units are perfect resources for any season – including summer! 
101 Nature Things to do in Spring
Connecting With Nature Ideas
Hearts and Trees Spring Nature Worksheet
Posted by Cindy on May 27, 2009
Did you know Makita from Twinkling Stars Family School has a new curriculum out called Science for the Logic Stage? I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve downloaded from her HomeschoolShare page and the preview for this curriculum looks great! Go see!
Posted by Cindy on May 26, 2009
Melissa and I can’t thank you enough for all the kind words and support you have given us as we’ve launched Shining Dawn Books and our series of Christian nature study units!! If you didn’t win this time, we plan to do a giveaway each time we reveal a new volume of six units. Don’t forget to add our business website to your feed reader as we will be writing and hosting nature-themed posts frequently.
Don’t forget to check out all the units we currently have available as you plan for lots of nature study this summer!
Animal Signs
Beautiful Birds
Captivating Clouds
Creatures of the Night
Delightful Deciduous Trees
Everchanging Erosion
Frogs and Toads
Fungus Among Us
Hard as a Rock
Peaceful Ponds
Spectacular Spiders
Wonderful Wildflowers
So, just who are the winners from my giveaway??
Everchanging Erosion goes to Lisa of HomewellMomSchoolReborn!
Hard as a Rock goes to Carolina!
Peaceful Ponds goes to Julie C!
Congratulations! I have emailed each of you your units this morning. If you haven’t already, stop by Melissa’s blog to see who won in her drawings!
Posted by Cindy on May 22, 2009
It’s been in the works for about 6 months (and actually still needs a roof), but the big kids officially have a tree house!! It’s very rustic – which I love. The kids are already planning to deck it out in Boxcar Children-style! I’ll post indoor pictures when it’s complete.
Have a very blessed Memorial Day weekend! I hope the weather is beautiful where you are and you get to spend time with family and friends!
