During my workshops about creative homeschooling and living math, I often talk about incorporating games into the school schedule. If your family has an established game night, you probably already know how educational many board and card games really are. Math, language, history, science, logic and so much more can be practiced without your kiddos…
How do animals protect themselves from predators who would love to eat them for lunch? Explore the fascinating ways in this engaging curriculum that covers camouflage, mimicry, chemical defenses, and more! Eight detailed lessons offer hands-on activities, nature journaling, and real-life opportunities. Perfect for enhancing biology, ecology, and zoology studies, it makes learning about animal behavior fun and educational for 1st-8th graders.
Explore the flip-flopped lives of animals that thrive in the dark with this engaging science curriculum. It covers night vision, acute hearing, echolocation, and more through eight detailed lessons, offering hands-on activities, nature journaling, and exploration opportunities. Perfect for enhancing biology, ecology, and zoology studies, it makes learning about nocturnal creatures both fun and educational for 1st-8th graders.
Oh, my mercy. I’m only homeschooling one this year. While I’m ecstatic in so many ways, it’s also entirely bittersweet for me. Who knew deleting my graduated son’s name from the letter-of-intent-to-homeschool template on my computer would be such an emotional moment? That letter with only one name on it has been turned into my…
Eli and I have certainly enjoyed a meandering pace through Story of the World for history. Because we’re never rushed to move on to the next chapter, it provides plenty of time for rabbit trails when he shows special interest in a topic. One of those special interests this year was the Vikings. We had…
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If you asked me to name a few things that have made THE most impact in our homeschool over the years, one of the answers I would give without hesitation is living literature. Many precious hours have been spent together around books. Those moments have built strong bonds between us, created warm memories, and sparked…
Explore the Hidden Beauty of Fungi! Are you ready to discover the beauty and diversity of fungi during your nature walks? Prepare to be amazed at the fascinating world that awaits you as you explore mushrooms and molds like never before!
Immerse your children in a study of vibrant butterflies with this comprehensive science curriculum. Featuring over 25 creative nature walks and 100 hands-on activities, this guide covers everything from butterfly habitats and life cycles to metamorphosis and migration. Perfect for enhancing studies of insects, biology, and more, it will inspire a deep appreciation for these miraculous creatures.
Discover the Beauty and Wonder Above Explore the captivating world of clouds with fun and meaningful activities that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of these floating marvels. Look up to see the beauty and science of the sky above!
Don’t be afraid! This curriculum is designed to uncover the mysteries and marvels of spiders, whether you’re observing them up close or from a distance. Nearly 30 guided nature walks and over 60 engaging indoor activities will help you explore everything from web-building to spider anatomy, behaviors, and ecological roles. Perfect for overcoming arachnophobia or deepening your understanding of animal biology, this guide offers comprehensive learning opportunities year-round, complemented by colorful notebooking pages for documenting discoveries.
Dive into a Creek Adventure! Creeks are often a favorite nature study spot and this comprehensive NaturExplorers guide can help you make the most of your explorations. Packed with a plethora of exciting activities and ideas, your family can learn about creeks for months!
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