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
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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
Land & Water Forms Nature Study
Books Geography From A to Z: A Picture Glossary Water Land: Land and Water Forms Around the World MAPS Landforms (Science Readers) Earth's Landforms and Bodies of Water Mother Earth's Beauty: Types of Landforms Around Us Islands (Learning About Landforms) Printed Resources Land and Water Forms Nature Guide (The Silvan Reverie) Continents and Oceans Flashcards… Continue reading Land & Water Forms Nature Study
Ocean Nature Study
A Quick Note This post is meant to house all my favorite ocean-themed books and learning resources, but please know I have never gone through ALL of these at one time with my kids! We have done ocean units a few times and each time change the focus a bit---one time was more about whales,… Continue reading Ocean Nature Study
Books to Celebrate Earth Day
A Note About Earth Day We are an "Earth Day Every Day" sort of family, but I love the idea of setting a day aside to celebrate our wonderful planet and inspire ourselves and others to care for it. My kids witness the harm done to our precious natural world with their own personal experience… Continue reading Books to Celebrate Earth Day
Endangered Species Nature Study
Books Don't Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals by Millie Marotta Survival by Louis McNaught Extinct by Lucas Riera If Sharks Disappeared by Lily Williams If Elephants Disappeared by Lily Williams If Polar Bears Disappeared by Lily Williams An Anthology of Intriguing Animals by DK Lovely Beasts by… Continue reading Endangered Species Nature Study
Bears Nature Study
Nonfiction Books: Bears (Kids Can Press Wildlife Series) Alaska's Three Bears by Shelley Gill Bears: Amazing Pictures and Fun Facts Polar Bears by Gail Gibbons Grizzly Bears by Gail Gibbons Giant Pandas by Gail Gibbons The Polar Bear by Jenni Desmond Wild About Bears by Jeannie Brett Ice Bear by Nicola Davies Wild Tracks by Jim… Continue reading Bears Nature Study
