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Guess the Fastest-Growing Vegetable Nature Study for Kids
Ready for a fun vegetable nature study? In this No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode, kids will investigate a big garden mystery: Which vegetable grows the fastest? With a bit of science and a lot of curiosity, Mrs. Cindy will help young learners make predictions and learn why some veggies seem to shoot up overnight. The episode is full of engaging facts and questions to get your children thinking about the vegetables they eat. They’ll also hear about a hands-on video class and a featured picture book that pair perfectly with the topic. It’s a great way to mix science,…
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Summer Tasks for the Homeschooling Mom
A mother’s job is never done, especially when she homeschools her children. But, these homeschool mom summer tasks should help you feel less frazzled in the day-to-day. You can enter a new school year organized and refreshed! Summer is a…

24 Wonderful Picture Books for Nature Study
There is not one teaching resource I treasure more than children’s literature. The good ones have such a masterful knack for presenting factual information amidst incredible storylines. The illustrations, of course, help children put pictures to names, places, and ideas….

20 Excellent Living Chapter Books for Homeschool Nature Study
These living chapter books for nature study capture the attention of readers with wonderful tales that beautifully weave a storyline and nature together! From harrowing adventures to hidden gardens, many of these timeless stories have been well-loved for years. They…

Why Do Peaches Have Fuzzy Skin? Nature Study
This No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode focuses on a fun peach nature study. Peaches are more than just sweet summer treats. Their soft, fuzzy skin holds fascinating science secrets that help them thrive outdoors. Trichomes, tiny hair-like structures on…

How to Teach Out-of-the-Box Homeschool High School Chemistry
We veered off the “typical homeschool path” this year to teach out-of-the-box homeschool high school chemistry instead. This isn’t the first time we’ve chosen a different path for our son, a smart kid who doesn’t thrive in the textbook world of…

What’s the Biggest Woodpecker in the World? Nature Study
Have you ever wondered which woodpecker holds the record for being the biggest in the world? In this No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode, Mrs. Cindy shares fascinating facts about these incredible birds, including a surprising contender that might no…
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