Here are our 2020-2021 homeschool curriculum and resource picks for preschool and kindergarten! We’re starting our school year in less than two weeks and I am just as excited as I am overwhelmed. Hah! I’ll share some background information for those of you who are new to the blog. Elliot is currently 4.5 and attended
I have dreamed of setting up a build a bird nest sensory activity for Little Bee since last year. Over the year, I saved fun items for our Montessori Inspired Bird Unit and building a nest activity. Little Bee loves sensory play and this activity was a wonderful tactile experience for him. Before we built […]
Learn how to make your own birds nest using only natural items! A fun activity for kids when learning about birds. PDF activity sheets (...)
Discover the magic of nature art with an Andy Goldsworthy preschool unit. Engage toddlers and preschoolers through storytelling, exploring art, playing, creating, and reflecting.
Building a Mini Ecosystem is an excellent way for kids to observe and learn about different small critters found on nature hunts and while in nature.
Explore the connection between the environment and the arts through books, music, films, visual art, and more.
Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s
Homeschooling your children this fall? A nature schooling curriculum is a beautiful and meaningful way to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
This nature based fine motor activity for kids combines hands on nature learning with beginning math and science skills. This activity is perfect for teaching patterns and expanding patterning skills in a variety of age groups.
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A twist on traditional homework. Nature writing with mud paint is an outdoor literacy activity that helps active visual learners with their spelling words.
Getting started with homeschool preschool can be overwhelming. I'm here to share my secrets to making preschool at home enjoyable for both of you.
Are you ready to dive into a world of squishy, moldable fun with your preschoolers? If you're unsure about how to introduce clay to these little explorers, worry no more! In this article, we'll guide you through the basics of incorporating clay play into your curriculum or home activities. From understanding the benefits of clay play to choosing the right materials and setting up a dedicated clay play area, we've got you covered. Plus, we'll explore essential techniques and age-appropriate ideas
The following resource is worth investigating! "Natural Curiosity: A Resource for Teachers" - Building Children's Understanding of th...
A free calendar to guide you as you plan your year. Included are all the dates and themes in one handy place, and the occasional week that needs to be changed, (such as Harvest Moon Week) is alread…
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Try making this beginning sound activity today! They are a versatile early literacy learning tool and so fun to use. Kids will love matching up the
Learn how to integrate art into your plant science activities by having students make chlorophyll paintings. Similar to leaf rubbings, this simple science based art project is a fun and creative extension for teaching kids about photosynthesis.
What did Steiner say about teaching lessons on plant classification? Here's a summary of how learning about plants helps a child develop.
THE WEEKLY GRID AND DAILY DETAILSThe Nourishing Nature Kindergarten: Mountain Guide includes four weekly grids with activities to continue the work begun in The Peaceful Preschool. Your 3-6-year-old child will continue developing large and fine motor skills, phonics, and counting skills, along wi...
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As part of our homeschool this week, we took on learning more about beavers and creating a dam with an All About Beavers Unit Study.
Creating invisible ink can be done without extreme heat! Turmeric, nature's pH indicator, changes the invisible baking soda (a base) ink to a very bright color, exposing your secret message.
Plenty of stick book activities and ideas can be found in this post, based on 'Not A Stick’ by Antoinette Portis, which is a definite must-read for kids!
Welcome to my 10 Days Series on the topic of nature study! Each of the ten days brings you a creative nature walk idea and a fun follow-up activity to spark your enthusiasm for nature study today! Why study nature? The answer is more serious than you might think. Today’s nature study: Ponds This post...
With extra than a century of revel in, Montessori education in salt lake city is practiced in almost every kingdom on the planet. The Italian doctor and educator Dr. Maria Montessori mounted the Mont…
A collection of fascinating red cabbage indicator science experiments for kids. Learn how to make a natural pH indicator and then use it to do real acid/base chemistry! The red cabbage pH indicator can be used for science experiments, art projects, and then eaten for breakfast. Fun red cabbage experiment STEM activity.
The transforming schema is all about change and how things transform in substance or appearance. If you have children children in your classroom mixing sand and water or drawing and painting on their bodies, you have children developing their transformation schema. This blog post will explain exactl
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How high can you build? Your kids will love this STEM challenge and it requires little to no prep from parents/teachers. Start building today!
