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
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Favorite Tree Books for Children
Tree Narratives for Children A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry A poetic ode to the beauty of the presence of trees in our everyday lives. The simplicity is perfect and a lovely depiction of childhood. *Great for preschoolers Greta and the Giants by Zoë Tucker An allegorical depiction of a young girl standing… Continue reading Favorite Tree Books for Children
Wild Cats Nature Study
Nonfiction Books: Wild Cats by Deborah Hodge Crazy About Cats by Owen Davey Tooth & Claw by Jim Arnosky An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (Tiger, Lion, Puma, Snow Leopard, Cheetah) Wild Tracks by Jim Arnosky (Feline Tracks, pages 23-26) Tooth & Claw by Jim Arnosky (Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Mountain Lion, Jaguar) Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals… Continue reading Wild Cats Nature Study
Phenology Made Easy
For all of 2019 I kept a Phenology Wheel, one for each month. This type of wheel requires hours of work each month and is something I personally enjoy and find meaningful. However, I understand there is a desire to do this sort of thing but not everyone feels they have the time or is… Continue reading Phenology Made Easy
Winter Solstice Nature Study & Celebration
Winter Solstice Books The Shortest Day by Wendy Pfeffer The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper A Few Other Books That Fit the Theme The Sun Egg by Elsa Beskow Winter by Gerda Muller Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader Night Tree by Eve Bunting Winter… Continue reading Winter Solstice Nature Study & Celebration
Conifers Nature Study
Fiction Books: Redwoods by Jason Chin Tall, Tall Tree by Anthony Fredericks The Lonely Pine by Aaron Frisch Why Evergreens Keep Their Leaves by Annemarie Riley Guertin Where Would I Be in an Evergreen Tree? by Jennifer Blomgren Holiday Themed Fiction Books: The Tree That's Meant to Be by Yuval Zommer The Little Fir Tree by… Continue reading Conifers Nature Study
DIY Advent Wreath
About I made this Advent Wreath to pair with Slow + Sacred Advent, which is a main part of this year's Advent celebrations for our family. Supplies Wood slice (anywhere from 9"-11" diameter) Beeswax candles (kit to roll your own) 1-inch spade drill bit Oven-bake clay Circle cutters Needle and string Natural + festive materials: Dried… Continue reading DIY Advent Wreath
Our 2019 Plan for Advent + Favorite Christmas Books
"We have to find a way to more deeply experience our experiences. Otherwise we’re just on cruise control, and we go through our whole life not knowing what’s happening. Whether we realize it or not, the divine energy of God is flowing through each one of us. When we draw upon this Source consciously, our… Continue reading Our 2019 Plan for Advent + Favorite Christmas Books
Grasshopper Nature Study
Books: Grasshopper On the Road by Arnold Lobel The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer (Grasshoppers) Creep and Flutter by Jim Arnosky Printed Resources: Grasshopper Anatomy (Simply A Love) Grasshopper flashcard (Stephanie Hathaway Designs) Grasshopper silhouette card (free from me) For Fun: How to Draw a Grasshopper (Art For Kids Hub) Grasshopper leaf art… Continue reading Grasshopper Nature Study
Animal Tracks Nature Study
Books: Crinkleroot's Book of Animal Tracking by Jim Arnosky Wild Tracks!: A Guide to Nature's Footprints by Jim Arnosky Tracks, Scats, and Signs Take Along Guide Peterson First Guide to Mammals (Contains Animal Tracks) Big Tracks, Little Tracks: Following Animal Footprints Whose Tracks Are These? A Clue Book of Familiar Forest Animals Printed Resources: Animal… Continue reading Animal Tracks Nature Study
