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What’s Inside a Sunflower Seed? Nature Study for Kids
A sunflower nature study is the perfect way to mix summer fun with meaningful science learning. In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, kids find out what’s really hiding inside a sunflower seed. They’ll learn about seed parts, the process of germination, and how one tiny seed grows into a towering sunflower, all in a way that sparks curiosity and makes learning stick. Whether your children grow sunflowers in the backyard or snack on sunflower seeds during a hike, they’ll love this engaging look at how plants grow. With fun facts, vivid descriptions, and simple hands-on ideas,…
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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…
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…
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