Spring is on the way, and nature is coming back to life. It’s such a wonderful time of the year for exuberant nature walks. Enjoy this free spring nature study printable packet designed to help children make detailed observations of flowers, life cycles, and the sometimes wild weather. The six activities in this free packet…
I recently received a question from a longtime member asking if you can use No Sweat Nature Study in high school for science credit. That’s a great question, and I have good news! Take a peek at the original question. My daughters do not want to stop studying with you! We have decided that one…
This fun chromatography with leaves experiment will teach both the amazing chemistry of chromatography and the botany of why deciduous leaves change colors in autumn. This post contains affiliate links. What is chromatography? It’s simply a big name that means separating mixtures. Or, in this case, separating pigments. As complicated as the word “chromatography” may…
Bring Science to Life! Hands-on, teacher-led video lessons that make homeschool science joyful, flexible, and complete. Bring Science to Life! Hands-on, teacher-led video lessons that make homeschool science joyful, flexible, and complete. What’s Included in No Sweat Nature Study? Interactive Science Lessons On-Demand Video Library Optional Extras Homeschool Science Classes That Fit beautifully into your…
The middle school homeschool curriculum options are some of my favorite things! The year before I got a full-time teaching job, I was a substitute teacher for three school systems, serving K-12 students. Let me tell you…after about two months, I informed the central office that I was available for anything except middle school. I loathed middle…
A leaf nature study is a simple way to combine outdoor exploration with meaningful science. This week’s No Sweat Nature Study Podcast makes it easy and fun. Children will discover that leaves aren’t just pretty but are designed with smart defenses. These defenses help protect them from insects and other hungry animals. This episode highlights…
Is your family in the car more often than you care to admit? Would you like ideas to creatively homeschool in the car to redeem some time spent riding to co-op, ballet, music lessons, ball practice, chess club, or doctor’s appointments? If so, you’ll love this blog post! Hours spent in the car can make…
Nature study doesn’t have to stop when your homeschooled children get older. High school nature walks can be incredibly in-depth as science labs to supplement any curriculum. Many families enjoy nature study with more depth than ever before in high school. Considering nature study as one of the most perfect “labs” available for experiencing and understanding…
Flowers are some of the easiest and most beautiful things to observe during nature study. Luckily, they can be observed throughout the year, with different varieties always growing. In this lesson, learn about special flowering plants that grow from bulbs in the soil called perennial bulbs. The best time for perennial bulbs nature study is…
Is there a child in your life who loves to garden? If so, keep reading. I’m sharing some super-fun gifts for the junior gardener that are sure to please! Gardening has so many wonderful benefits for children. First and foremost, it’s a great way for children to burn energy. Oddly, for kiddos that need to…
In this George Washington Carver nature study, learn about a botanist whose love for plants led to many important scientific inventions that we still use today. It might seem strange, but George Washington Carver used things in nature to make the world a better place. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, he was busy…
One of the wonderful things about the approach of warm weather are all of the yummy things that are in season and maybe even growing in your own garden or backyard! One of those special seasonal treats is strawberries! Strawberry nature study has to be one of the yummies things you can study in the…
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