Books: Beaks! by Sneed B. Collard III Unbeatable Beaks by Stephen Swinburne Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman (A Variety of Beaks page 185) Printed Resources: Bird Beak Adaptations (My Etsy Shop) Other Resources: Safari TOOB Backyard Birds Safari TOOB Exotic Birds FOR MORE OF OUR NATURE STUDIES SEE THIS PAGE
Tag: Kindergarten
Clouds Nature Study
Fiction Books: Little Cloud by Eric Carle The Cloud Spinner by Michael Catchpool Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld Nonfiction Books: The Cloud Book by Tomie De Paola Clouds by Anne Rockwell Weather Words and What They Mean by Gail Gibbons Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman (Clouds pages 44-45) Favorite Cloud Field Guide: The Cloud-Collector's Handbook by Gavin… Continue reading Clouds Nature Study
Worms Nature Study
Books: Yucky Worms by Vivian French Wonderful Worms by Linda Glaser Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer An Earthworm's Life by John Himmelman Worm Weather by Jean Taft The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer (Earthworms pages 44-45) Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman (Soil Layers page 12) Printed Resources: Amazing Earthworms (Twig &… Continue reading Worms Nature Study
Spiders Nature Study
This spider study brought to you by Charlotte's Web. Books Spiders by Gail Gibbons Are You A Spider? by Judy Allen The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle Spider Watching by Vivian French Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman (Spiders & Webs, pages 92-93) The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer (Spiders, pages 46-47) Song of the… Continue reading Spiders Nature Study
Our Kindergarten Year Curricula
OUR MAIN CURRICULUM A Year of Tales This gentle learning curriculum created around the Tales of Beatrix Potter includes: Literature Poetry Nature Study (Science) Art Study Handcrafts & Art Projects Character & Bible Vocabulary & Spelling* *For Kindergarten we will skip the vocabulary and spelling and instead focus on a more basic language arts curriculum… Continue reading Our Kindergarten Year Curricula
The Full Moon Nature Study
Books: Full Moon Lore by Ellen Wahi The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons The Moon Seems To Change by Franklyn M. Branley What is the Moon Like? by Franklyn M. Branley When the Moon Is Full: A Lunar Year by Mary Azarian What We See in the Stars by Kelsey Oseid (Moon pages) Thirteen Moons on… Continue reading The Full Moon Nature Study
Frogs Nature Study
Books: Frogs by Gail Gibbons The Frog Book by Steve Jenkins Fanatical About Frogs by Owen Davey Frogs, Toads, Lizards and Salamanders by Nancy Winslow Parker It's Mine by Leo Lionni Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter Reptiles and Amphibians Golden Exploring Earth Guide Nature Anatomy… Continue reading Frogs Nature Study
Owls Nature Study
Books: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen Owl Babies by Martin Waddell White Owl, Barn Owl by Nicola Davies The Barn Owls by Tony Johnston All About Owls by Jim Arnosky Owls by Gail Gibbons Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman (Owls, pages 182-183) National Wildlife Federation World of Birds (Great Horned Owl, page 30) The Little Book… Continue reading Owls Nature Study
Water Birds Nature Study
Books: Watching Water Birds by Jim Arnosky Sounds of Nature: World of Birds (Birds of the Wetlands) Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Just Ducks! by Nicola Davies Ducks! by Gail Gibbons On Duck Pond by Jane Yolen On Gull Beach by Jane Yolen Henry the Impatient Heron by Donna Love National Wildlife Federation World… Continue reading Water Birds Nature Study
Snakes Nature Study
Books: Snakes by Gail Gibbons Snakes by James MacLaine Tracks, Scats, and Signs Take-Along Guide (Snake Skin) Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman (Snakes, page 142) Song of the Wild by Nicola Daviess (Snake poem, page 100) Book of Bones by Gabrielle Balkan (Reticulated Python) Atlas of Animal Adventures (Green Anaconda, pages 70-71) Reptiles and Amphibians… Continue reading Snakes Nature Study