Fall is a wonderful time for nature study, especially when you add creative nature walks, simple activities, and a few good living books. Fruits and nuts are abundant in autumn, making them an easy and interesting focus for a nature walk. You don’t need to travel anywhere special, either. A backyard, neighborhood, park, or hiking…
Late summer is a wonderful time for a music of insects nature study. Plants are producing fruits and seeds, animals are taking advantage of plentiful food, and the shortening days are already beginning to signal seasonal change. In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, we’ll talk about what makes late summer such…
Summer is here, and it’s a perfect time to explore nature. This free summer nature study printable packet can help you do that easily! As the days get longer, take the opportunity to go on nature walks as a family. The activities in the packet can help children make detailed observations of butterflies, summer fruits,…
Why does a watermelon have a thick rind while a grape has only a thin skin? In this watermelon nature study podcast episode, kids will discover why fruits have different kinds of coverings and how those coverings help them survive as they grow. We’ll explore how watermelons protect their watery interiors, how orange peels help…
Welcome to my 10 Days of Nature Study series! Each day features a creative nature walk idea and a fun follow-up activity to help your family enjoy meaningful science through nature study. Why Study Nature? Nature study is much more than a pleasant walk outdoors. When children spend time observing nature, they learn to notice…
Why do some animals seem almost armored? In this informative podcast episode, children learn how turtles, beetles, armadillos, and hedgehogs protect themselves from danger in the wild. They’ll hear about shells, armored plates, exoskeletons, and sharp spines while learning how animal adaptations help creatures survive. The episode also introduces scientific vocabulary, such as exoskeleton and…
Hands-on rock cycle activities are one of the best ways to help kids truly understand how rocks form and change over time. Instead of trying to remember definitions, they get to see the process unfold right in front of them. Rocks might seem simple at first glance, but they’re constantly changing. Over time, they’re broken…
Spring is on the way, and nature is coming back to life. It’s such a wonderful time of the year for exuberant nature walks. Enjoy this free spring nature study printable packet designed to help children make detailed observations of flowers, life cycles, and the sometimes wild weather. The six activities in this free packet…
Enjoy cold-weather science with this free winter nature study printable packet! The six activities are perfect for children of all ages and will help with observational skills. When homeschool families think of nature study, winter might not be the first season that comes to mind. As with any season, winter is a great time to…
Have you ever wondered why children long ago were thrilled to find an orange in their Christmas stocking? This festive episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast invites your family into a sweet slice of history and science! It’s the perfect orange nature study to enjoy during the holiday season, blending curiosity, nutrition, and…
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…
This fun chromatography with leaves experiment will teach both the amazing chemistry of chromatography and the botany of why deciduous leaves change colors in autumn. This post contains affiliate links. What is chromatography? It’s simply a big name that means separating mixtures. Or, in this case, separating pigments. As complicated as the word “chromatography” may…