What’s that sound outside your window at night? A hoot, a rustle, maybe even a sneaky raccoon on the move? In this fun and mysterious No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode, kids will discover which animals come alive after dark. It’s the perfect way to kick off our upcoming raccoon nature study video class, where…
You’ll love reading winter working animal books for a new spin on winter-themed reading in your homeschool. Plus, the topic adds a unique layer of science to reading time. Not to mention, several books are inspired by true stories, too! I love pulling together stacks of themed books for my children. Whether for seasonal fun…
In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, Mrs. Cindy takes kids on a journey inside the human body to explore the fascinating role of cells. Children will be amazed to learn that their bodies contain more cells than people on Earth! With engaging explanations, Mrs. Cindy introduces the basics of how cells…
Seashore animals live in or near the ocean and are adapted to living in the intertidal zone, which is the area between the high tide and low tide marks. They can be found on rocky shores, sandy beaches, and tidal pools, and play an important role in the ecology of coastal ecosystems. They’re fascinating to…
If you love dogs, this wild dog nature study is for you! Similar in many ways to domesticated dogs, wild dogs are found in habitats all over the world. Sometimes they’re easy to spot, but more often than not, they stay well hidden from humans. Most wild dogs aren’t known to be cute and cuddly….
Who’s ready for a mouse nature study? I have a feeling that not everyone raised their hand to that question. Love them or loathe them, mice are the topic of this furry, little lesson. It’s amazing how much reaction a tiny mouse can get from a large human. I think it’s probably less about how…
Do you need to know how to teach high school dissection? I did! When my oldest daughter took biology, we were blessed with a wonderful co-op teacher who specialized in dissection and I gladly turned the job over to her. When my son took biology last year, dissection was all on me. I wasn’t at…
If you have a kiddo who loves a particular animal or loves to learn about animals, this post is for you. Included below are lists of fun and practical gifts for animal lovers of all types. My daughter is (and always has been) an animal lover herself. Because she has always enjoyed receiving animal gifts,…
Welcome to my 10 Days Series on the topic of nature study! Each of the ten days brings you a creative nature walk idea and a fun follow-up activity to spark your enthusiasm for nature study today! Why study nature? The answer is more serious than you might think. Today’s nature study: Animal Signs This…
Welcome to my 10 Days Series on the topic of nature study! Each of the ten days brings you a creative nature walk idea and a fun follow-up activity to spark your enthusiasm for nature study today! Why study nature? The answer is more serious than you might think. Bird Study This post contains affiliate…
Last week’s nature study compared a new pond structure to the older ponds we have been studying. The kiddos observed the differences in plant life, animal life, general activity and sounds. We also compared how the new pond was man-made, while the others we have observed were natural depressions in the land. You can see…