One of the main goals I set early on in our homeschool was to give my children a love of learning. Creative homeschooling is the mode I’ve used to successfully do that. Don’t think that you can never put your child in front of a textbook or computer screen to homeschool creatively! Instead, think of it as offering your children curriculum and styles to meet their needs. Sometimes that will be a textbook or computer class. Other times, it may be a unit study, living literature, field trips, games, project-based learning, co-op classes, or interest-based studies. These articles show you how. Be inspired!
In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, explore an incredible friendship in nature. During a symbiosis nature study, discover the fascinating bond between clownfish and sea anemones. Mutualistic symbiosis is a unique relationship between species that work together to survive and thrive. This episode teaches how clownfish and sea anemones benefit from…
In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, discover the relatively dry topic of drought nature study. Meet the microscopic tardigrade, an animal with the shocking ability to survive a long drought with a very special adaptation. Drought Nature Study During or after listening to the drought podcast episode, see how many of…
An ichthyology nature study is a fishy one. You see, ichthyology is the study of all types of freshwater and marine fish. In this No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode, learn where this odd science word comes from and what the scientists do. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be inspired to become an ichthyologist someday! Ichthyology…
If you’ve been around here long, you know that I love games! They are fun and educational, and a great way to hang out with family and friends. This post lists a variety of outdoor fun and games that your kids are bound to love. Whether you’re looking for a yard game, some pool fun,…
We don’t often go underwater for nature study, but that’s where we need to go – at least in our imaginations – to discover some of the tiniest sharks in the ocean. Enjoy shark nature study in another fun No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode! Sharks Nature Study Test your listening skills! How many of…
Learn about everyone’s favorite domesticated fowl in this chicken nature study! Explore the reason behind a chicken’s unique practice of ingesting rocks. Chicken Nature Study After listening to the podcast episode, quiz listening and comprehension skills by asking these questions about chickens. Chickens Nature Study Video Class In the upcoming No Sweat Nature Study LIVE…
Yes, I’ve told you how much we love literature around here many times. While I teach geography through maps, quizzes, and games, the best way to connect to the maps and their culture is through really good books. Enjoy this giant list of world geography living literature with your elementary children. This post contains affiliate links….
Last summer, we learned about pests in the garden. It’s only fair to enjoy a garden helpers nature study this year! Before listening to this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, how many animals can you think of that might be helpful in a flower or vegetable garden? Garden Helpers Nature Study As…
Today’s post was written by guest blogger Adriana Zoder. She’s sharing her experiences with a popular classical education curriculum that happens to work really well in a Charlotte Mason homeschool, too. In fact, it’s one of my favorite history curriculum choices of all time. With chapters written as living literature, the chronological overview of history…
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…
Geography doesn’t have to be boring or a tough subject. A lot of geography can be learned through something as simple as regular game time! After years of trial and error, here’s our list of the best games to teach geography. You’ll find wonderful options to make learning geography a blast for the entire family….
Look at this list of fairy tales boys love! And why wouldn’t they? These stories are filled with adventure and mystery! Have you noticed that many fairy tales have wonderfully strong female characters? There’s not a thing in the world wrong with that! However, when I set out to write Character Building Chapter Books for Boys,…