How do you homeschool active children? You know, those sweet children who need to move and tend to make you a nervous wreck as they bounce off the walls. Yeah, them. You may not know this, but research has shown time and time again that children with ADHD and other energetic types are actually focusing their hardest when they're fidgeting and jumping. Being forced to sit still in a classroom or at a table could be fighting their natural learning abilities! Luckily, there are ways to meet both their need to move and your need for them to learn without too much stress. But first, it will be very important that you have an open mind...learning and a little chaos can happen at the same ... Read More
Charlotte Mason Was Right About Nature Study
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business website.) Charlotte Mason was a very wise teacher. I've been pondering her thoughts about nature study lately and have to say...she was right! My children are living proof - as are so many children of families who make nature study a priority. Just what exactly was she right about? Oh, so many things. I've taken some time to pull together several of her thoughts about nature study that have rung true in our home. 16 ways Charlotte Mason was right about nature study | Eli wanted to know everything about this exoskeleton | 1. Nature study is important. "Nature knowledge is most important for young children. It ... Read More
How do little boys study nature?
(This post contains links to my products.) Oh my goodness, I love boys. Learning is such an active adventure with them! I remember taking early elementary nature walks with my teen daughter and they were, oh, so very different. She and I would quietly admire the intricacies of a flower or sit peacefully in a bird blind to catch a glimpse of various birds to sketch. Then I had boys. My boys are quite different (to say the least.) Ever since they joined in on our nature walks, the birds haven't often graced us with their presence, if you know what I mean. Our walks now are much louder, faster-paced, and full of everything the five senses have to offer. Touching being the biggie of ... Read More
Gearing Up for Nature Study!
Spring! Spring is almost here! In Kentucky, we've had an unusually long, hard winter - like many of you. I know we're all ready to burst outdoors for nature study as soon as the weather permits. Boy, do I have some good news for you! I've just released a brand new book of more than 100 (yes, one-hundred) nature study ideas! Once the weather breaks, you could take learning outside for the next 100+ days if you wanted to. :) Introducing... 63 pages, e-book $8.95 Each of the 100+ nature walk ideas is accompanied by several extension ideas, too. So I guess I could really say there are 300 or 400+ nature walk ideas included! The suggestions are easy to implement, fun for your ... Read More