“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11
Photo Credit: Forget-me-not ©2009 Rhonda Clark. Used by permission.
A creative way to personalize any math program. Click the image to visit Homeschool Swag Printables and download this free math journal set.
“He who said, “Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not,” still invites mothers to lead their little ones to be blessed by Him. Even the babe in its mother’s arms may dwell as under the shadow of the Almighty through the faith of the praying mother. John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit from his birth. If we will live in communion with God, we too may expect the divine Spirit to mold our little ones, even from their earliest moments.”
From Heaven With Love, pg 343
“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11
Photo Credit: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker ©2009 Nathan Clark. Used by permission.
For some families, nature study is a natural part of their lives and seems to flow easily and creatively. Others may find that they need some help getting started. There are some great free resources available for those who need a bit of a nature study road map.
The Handbook of Nature Study blog is hands-down one of the best nature study blogs on the internet. It is chock full of great resources, printables, ideas and nature challenges. Plan to spend lots of time being inspired once you click over!
Pathfinder honors make great nature study mini-units. There is an entire section of nature-themed honors, so you are sure to find something to fit your child’s interests and abilities. There’s even a Wikibooks page featuring information to help you complete the honors properly. Looking for something for a child younger than 5th grade? Don’t forget that Adventurer club awards are great for the younger set.
The National Wildlife Federation’s Get Outside promotion features some great search tools for finding nature trails and activities near your home as well as fun outdoor projects as close as your own backyard.
As you visit the resources we have shared this week, it is our hope that you have found ideas for making nature study a treasured part of your homeschool life. Let’s not take the wonder of nature for granted and spend some time enjoying God’s glorious gift to us.
Creative play ideas that incorporate nature study abound all over the internet. Here are a few links to get you started. Click on the source link below each picture to go directly to each site.
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The ways to incorporate nature study into your homeschool program are as vast and varied as nature itself. There is no single
right way to “do” nature study. My family attempted to keep nature journals, but found that they did not hold our interest as well as creating bug or rock collections, gardening and raising animals. Consider the learning styles of your children when exploring nature study activities or projects. You can be as simple or detailed as you’d like. It may take a few tries before you find your nature study niche.
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