Nature Study

Hi friends! As promised in our homeschool plan post, I'm following up with our nature study plans. I touched on it briefly in that last post, but teaching my girls about the natural world is very important to me. How do we raise kids who will do their part to protect the Earth from climate

Little nature study in gouache (swipe to see the reference picture) It felt really nice to just sit down and create something I wasn't used to, and without feeling a pressure of having to make something pretty and worthy of posting... I am so thankful for all the support I receive here on Insta, but one I guess you could say negative aspect of me being here is that I tend to draw things I know will get better received and invoke a bigger reaction. I do love all the things I draw and I have…

If you're going to do botanical illustration, you need to know how to paint leaves. This step by step blog shows how Lizzie approaches illustrating a leaf.

I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …

Wondering how to incorporate nature study into your homeschool? Today we're talking nature study for beginners so you can get outside and get started.

When it comes to science, the study of nature is an amazing place to start. Here is a list of some of our favorite books on the topic of nature study.

When we hear the word ‘study’ it conjures up pictures of books, ready and writing but to really study…we experience, we immerse ourselves, we delve deep and ask questions, we try to find answers and we develop a relationship. When we study nature our learning is never ending, there is always more to know and …

These lessons are included in our Oceanography Unit Study. Discover Oceanography in this in-depth, engaging nature study by Jacqueline Marr of Books and Willows. This study includes four modules: Module 1: Seashell Creatures Learn where seashells come from and the creatures behind the most common shells found on the beach; gastropods and bivalves. Discover the role of seashells in coastal ecosystems. Play a game of Seashell Class Sort, then design your own shell home. Extend your learning…

26 free nature unit studies for multiple ages. Easy nature unit studies as a way to make science come alive. Nature unit studies not only revive burn out in students, but they’re cost effective and memorable. CLICK HERE to grab 26 free homeschool nature unit studies for multiple ages that can easily be used for a year as free curriculum!

Wondering how to start a nature journal with your children? This ultimate guide to nature journals for children is full of ideas you can use to make your own nature journal, start a nature study, and explore the natural world. The ultimate guide to nature journals for children Use these links to dive into […]