Books Swimmer by Shelly GillNature Anatomy by Julia Rothman (Salmon Life Cycle pages 198-199)An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (Salmon pages 114-115)We Travel So Far by Laura Knowles (Sockeye Salmon pages 12-13)Atlas of Animal Adventures (Leaping Upstream with the Sockeye Salmon pages 54-55)About Fish by Cathryn Sill* *Note that this book is a very basic introduction… Continue reading Salmon Nature Study
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Favorite Animal Nonfiction Books for Children
Full Book Lists Animal Nonfiction Books for Children (Amazon) Animal Nonfiction Books for Children (Bookshop) Video Tour You can view inside looks at a number of these books on this list on my YouTube Channel! Be sure to subscribe to my Channel if you want to see more video inside looks of books like this!… Continue reading Favorite Animal Nonfiction Books for Children
Our Homeschool Daily Rhythm
About Our Homeschool I have a child in First Grade (age 6, nearing 7) and one in Kindergarten (age 5). Because these two are so close in age many of the "school" things and rhythm-based things we do naturally fit with both of them. We have had this rhythm established for awhile now. I did… Continue reading Our Homeschool Daily Rhythm
Diverse Representation in Children’s Nature Books
First, Let's Talk About the Lack The lack of diverse representation in children's nature-based books should come as no surprise. If that statement does surprise you, I recommend reading this article from The Atlantic from 2019: Where Is the Black Blueberries For Sal? (Ashley Fetters) The article talks about how most children's book in nature-based… Continue reading Diverse Representation in Children’s Nature Books
Our First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
ABOUT OUR HOMESCHOOL What School Year Are We In? This coming year I have a 6-turning-7 year old and a 5 year old. My oldest will be doing his First Grade year and youngest will be doing Kindergarten. We have been homeschooling from the beginning with both children -- you can read about our Preschool… Continue reading Our First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Preschool Homeschool Curriculum Comparison
To Preschool or Not to Preschool... There is a wide range of opinions in the homeschool world about whether or not to "do preschool" with our children. Charlotte Mason purists will hold to the idea that under age 6 should be a "quiet growing time" and that no formal lessons should begin until age 6.… Continue reading Preschool Homeschool Curriculum Comparison
National Parks Unit Resources
Curriculum: Traveling the Parks (The Waldock Way) Book Seeds Profiles in Science: John Muir (Blossom & Root) Traveling the Parks uses guided lessons with a Student Notebook as a way to pretend to travel to National Parks throughout the U.S. together, learn about the parks in an engaging way, and includes wholistic learning. The curriculum… Continue reading National Parks Unit Resources
Natural Backyard Play Supplies
“Daily exposure to the outdoors stimulates the brain in many ways: (1) There are no expectations. Children are forced to use their imagination in order for that stick, rock or pinecone to become a part of their world. (2) There are endless possibilities. The outdoors challenges the mind to constantly think in new ways. (3)… Continue reading Natural Backyard Play Supplies
Dinosaur & Fossils Study Resources
Books Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins Dictionary of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs by Gail Gibbons Dinosaur Discoveries by Gail Gibbons Dinosaur Bones by Bob Barner When Sue Found Sue by Toni Buzzeo Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon by Jeannine Atkins Stone Girl, Bone Girl by Laurence Anholt Dinosaurs By The Numbers by Steve Jenkins Colorful World of… Continue reading Dinosaur & Fossils Study Resources
Pond Nature Study
Books Nonfiction All About Turtles by Jim Arnosky Beavers by Gail Gibbons Frogs, Toads, Lizards and Salamanders by Nancy Winslow Parker Frogs by Gail Gibbons The Frog Book by Steve Jenkins Fanatical About Frogs by Owen Davey About Fish by Cathryn Sill What’s It Like to Be A Fish? Freshwater Fish and Fishing by Jim… Continue reading Pond Nature Study
