Nature Study – Pond Resources

Sunday, 1 November 2009, 17:53 | Category : Nature Study
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What a wonderful month studying ponds!  Here are the resources that have been in the sidebar.  November = rocks!

Pond Comparisons and Call for CM Carnival

Monday, 26 October 2009, 9:46 | Category : Nature Study
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Last week’s nature study compared a new pond structure to the older ponds we have been studying.

The kiddos observed the differences in plant life, animal life, general activity and sounds.
We also compared how the new pond was man-made, while the others we have observed were natural depressions in the land.  You can see the bank [...]

Pond Plants

Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 7:32 | Category : Nature Study
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Our nature topic of the month is ponds. We’ve been having so much fun studying plant life, water birds, erosion, pond sources, pond health and so much more! Our most recent trip to a pond focused on pond plants. Below are some pictures of the wonderful finds – even in October!
Ideas for [...]

Nature Study at the Creation Museum

Monday, 28 September 2009, 7:13 | Category : Field Trips, Nature Study
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When you think of the Creation Museum, the first thoughts that pop into your head are probably things like Bible truths, dinosaurs, Noah and the flood, the need for Jesus and so on.  We took a tad different approach to the normal routine of simply touring the museum this time around.  Even though it rained [...]

Water Already?

Thursday, 24 April 2008, 5:43 | Category : Family
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So I’m sick with strep.  (Feeling much better today.  Thank the Lord for strong antibiotics!)  My sweet older children offered to take little one out while I napped yesterday.  Here’s what they did.

Yes, it was only April 23rd.  I suppose they cared more that the thermometer said 80.  I’m just thankful I had the chance to nap!