Homeschool Blog
Welcome to the Homeschool Blog: Inspiring Ideas and Tips for Nature-Based Learning and More
-
100+ Excellent Educational Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Christmas stockings are a long-held tradition in the West household. Of all the gifts around the Christmas tree, it seems the stockings are the most anticipated – which is why we save them until the very last. I remember feeling the same way as a little girl. There’s just something extra special about finding the tiny treasures inside that small space! While we always purchase small items like toothbrushes, floss, mints, chocolate, gloves, pencils, and the like to fill our stockings, I don’t want them to be entirely practical. I also don’t want them to be filled with junk that will…
More Blog Posts
-
Why Did People Travel with Animals Long Ago?
A donkey nature study is the perfect way to combine science, history, and holiday fun. In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, children learn how donkeys, camels, horses, and sled dogs helped people travel long distances before…
-
Can I Use No Sweat Nature Study in High School?
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….
-
A Silver Packages Book Activity for Christmas Homeschooling
Enjoy the magic of Christmas with this precious literature-based lesson, which includes a special service project for your family to do together. You’ll love the Silver Packages book activity so much that it might even become a Christmas tradition. Traditions…
-
Why Is There an Orange in My Stocking?! Nature Study
Have you ever wondered why children long ago were thrilled to find an orange in their Christmas stocking? This festive episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast invites your family into a sweet slice of history and science! It’s…
-
20+ Ideas for Creative Christmas Homeschooling in December
Homeschooling in December can be rough. Everyone needs a bit of a break from the monotony of the regular homeschooling schedule. Because of this, some families choose to take the entire month off from homeschooling. Others switch the curriculum to…
-
What’s Making Noise Outside at Night? Nature Study for Kids
What’s that sound outside your window at night? A hoot, a rustle, maybe even a sneaky raccoon on the move? In this fun and mysterious No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode, kids will discover which animals come alive after dark….
Try a free science class!
Your children can learn science through the lens of nature study while creating meaningful nature journal pages during No Sweat Nature Study classes.
1st-8th graders learn in-depth science and scientific vocabulary as they build skills in observation, art, writing, note-taking, charting, diagramming, and higher-order thinking.
