Charter Approved Products
Welcome to the Our Journey Westward charter-approved shop page! Here you’ll find a selection of standards-aligned science resources for grades K–8, each designed to spark curiosity, build critical thinking, and make hands-on learning both meaningful and straightforward. Whether you’re a parent or educator, these open-and-go materials meet charter guidelines and reflect the creative, nature-based learning approach that sets us apart.
No Sweat Nature Study
Explore a growing library of over 175 on-demand video lessons that bring deep, nature-based science to life for 1st–8th graders. Each class offers expert-guided instruction and interactive nature journaling to help students dig into meaningful concepts across animal science, botany, earth science, space, and physical science. The lessons build critical thinking and scientific understanding in a way that’s creative, accessible, and aligned with academic standards—perfect for families and charter programs alike.
Options to Purchase No Sweat Nature Study
▶ Direct Purchase
Homeschool families can purchase No Sweat Nature Study On-Demand directly — no approval or paperwork needed. Receipts are provided for charter and ESA reimbursements.
▶ Pre-Paid Access Codes
Buy a pre-paid gift code that your client can redeem. They’ll receive easy instructions by email to activate a new or existing account.
(This is the preferred option for charter school and ESA administrators.)
▶ Purchase Orders & State Funds
Do you need to pay by purchase order or through a state portal? No problem. Please complete this form.
Questions?
Need help figuring out the best purchase method? Reach out to us and we’ll walk you through it.
If you’re looking for co-op or classroom pricing, please click here to discuss group rates for No Sweat Nature Study.
Other Charter-Approved Nature-Based Science Options
Nature Study Made Easy
This flexible series of rich, eight-lesson resources makes it simple to teach meaningful, nature-based science from your home or classroom. Designed for grades 1–8, each title features engaging text, curated online content, and creative ideas for optional nature walks, experiments, and project-based learning. These open-and-go lessons offer a thorough, standards-aligned science experience—no outdoor access required.
If you are planning to use these with a co-op or classroom, please contact us for group pricing.
Grab-N-Go Nature Study
Make outdoor science simple with this set of three nature walk guides designed for multiple ages. 100+ Creative Nature Walks offers quick, grab-and-go ideas to inspire observation and journaling, while 40 Nature Walks: Science Labs On-the-Go (Volumes 1 & 2) deliver print-and-go lessons with step-by-step instructions for outdoor science investigations. All three guides make it easy to integrate hands-on, nature-based learning into your routine—no heavy prep required.
If you are planning to use these with a co-op or classroom, please contact us for group pricing.
Additional Approved Products
This small collection of creative learning tools supports subjects beyond science in engaging, open-ended ways. You’ll find grammar lessons inspired by rich picture books, plus notebooking pages that encourage exploration of U.S. geography, presidents, and Renaissance artists. Each resource is designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding across a variety of topics.
If you are planning to use these with a co-op or classroom, please contact us for group pricing.
