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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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
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
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
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
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
Our Preschool Daily Rhythm
See this blog post for our Charlotte Mason Inspired Preschool Daily Rhythm. Looking for Homeschool Preschool Supplies? Head over to this blog post.
Books for the Homeschooler
**Updated 4/23/18 There are a TON of homeschooling books and resources out there and much of what you'll read depends on your goals & dreams, but I thought I'd share the ones that I've read and drawn inspiration from. Nature Books Books to Inspire Outdoor Play & Learning : Blog Post Books on why nature… Continue reading Books for the Homeschooler
