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Welcome to the Homeschool Blog: Inspiring Ideas and Tips for Nature-Based Learning and More
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Can animals and plants tell when the moon is full?
Have you ever noticed how bright a full moon can feel, especially when you’re outside at night? In this full moon nature study, we’re taking a closer look at how the changing light of the moon might affect the living things around us. From shifting shadows to brighter nighttime skies, the full moon gives us a simple way to observe patterns in nature right from our own backyard. In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, we’re talking about what happens when the night gets a little brighter. Some animals change how they move or where they go,…
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Easy Hands-On Rock Cycle Activities for Kids
Hands-on rock cycle activities are one of the best ways to help kids truly understand how rocks form and change over time. Instead of trying to remember definitions, they get to see the process unfold right in front of them….
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Who’s taking care of plants when no one’s watching?
Plants don’t stop growing when no one is watching, which raises an interesting question for any garden nature study. What is actually helping them? In this episode, kids begin to think beyond hands-on care and consider the natural systems already…
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Free Spring Nature Study Printable Packet for Homeschoolers
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…
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10 Practical Character Building Lessons for Homeschooling Families
I’m a very practical gal. And since this is a homeschooling blog, I thought I’d share some super-practical character-building lessons you can easily incorporate into the academic side of your homeschool. As you read through the lessons, you’ll see many of them are very creative,…
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10 of the Best Living Books for Elementary Math
If you’ve been around here long, you know I love living math! One part of living math that makes so much sense for kids is connecting math concepts with literature. If you’ve never tried it, you’ll be amazed by the understanding gleaned…
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An Interest-Based Homeschool Ocean Study
After our early-autumn trip to the beach, Eli was immensely interested in beach life. When I found him poring over one of our souvenir attraction maps, I knew it was wise to capitalize on his enthusiasm. So… a quick, delight-directed ocean…
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