science and nature activities for elementary students
After months of cold weather, it’s so great to be outside, enjoying the backyard of our new house in New England. This past month, my daughter and I have focused on learning more about gardens, through books and activities. We have been to the local botanical gardens, visited the nursery to pick out flowers, and...
Make your own QUADRANT USED FOR EARLY NAVIGATION! Learn how early explorers used this tool and how it is used! Such a fun activity
The First Book of Bees {Free eBook} | For an introductory book less than 70 pages long, The First Book of Bees covers a great deal of ground!
Welcome to Raising Little Shoots!A place of slow & seasonal, Charlotte Mason inspired nature study, along with gentle, contemplative devotionals for grown-ups, rooted in traditional Christian wisdom and the rhythms of nature. Happy exploring! Email: [email protected]
Exploration – Imagine Childhood
Let’s learn about leaf symmetry in this STEAM lesson that combines math and art. Leaf symmetry lesson combining math and art This activity combines math, art, and nature study, as we explore the symmetry of leaves. It includes an extension activity at the end, looking at radial symmetry in apples. […]
12 things to see in the natural world this summer from Dallas Lore Sharp's "Summer."
vintage sugar maple identification id plate
Keeping a Nature Journal – A Review Do you and your children like to keep nature journals throughout the year? We have enjoyed them for many years in our homeschool and I think I will continue to journal from nature well in to my retirement years. I’d love to share a great resource that we […]
Matching and memory games, like this DIY nature memory match game, can help kids and adults improve focus, recognition, and memory.
Helping K-2 Teachers Like You Save Time, Grow Instructional Skills, and Teach With Confidence!
This unit includes 4 lessons (50 minutes each) and 10 pages of printable work bundles. The Work Bundles have students fill-in critical notes, conduct exciting hands-on activities such as chicken leg dissection, answer questions, interpret graphs, includes games, built-in quizzes, and much more. The...
Free printable mushroom coloring pages with unique pictures of mushrooms. Easy mushroom coloring sheets for adults and kids of all ...
Seed, the characteristic reproductive body of both angiosperms and gymnosperms. Essentially, a seed consists of a miniature undeveloped plant (the embryo), which, alone or in the company of stored food, is surrounded by a protective coat. Learn more about seed characteristics, dispersal, and germination.
