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
Elliot started preschool last week (cue mom tears) and although it’s quite heartbreaking that my little boy isn’t that little anymore, I couldn’t be happier watching him grow. He is attending a beautiful Waldorf school three days a week and we will be doing our nature studies during the other week days (with a flexible
Spring is a wonderful time of year to enjoy, explore and learn about the natural world, from new growth, buds and blossom of plants to animals nesting and raising young. Here are 30 fun and easy sp…
Hi friends! As promised in our homeschool plan post, I'm following up with our nature study plans. I touched on it briefly in that last post, but teaching my girls about the natural world is very important to me. How do we raise kids who will do their part to protect the Earth from climate
An outdoor class room and nature learning spaces are great ways to encourage learning outside for your kids and engage in outdoor sensory play. Create your own nature play and learning spaces outside to meet your outdoor classroom goals. Try these Montessori ideas with nature based learning stations, summer outdoor room spaces and outdoor education resources. Creative ideas for promoting motor skill development, too!
Save time using these ready-made forest school lesson plans, including outdoor learning lessons in math, science, literacy, wellbeing & more
As a mother of two, I embarked on a journey to provide the best education for my children. Initially drawn to homeschooling, I stumbled upon the wonders of unschooling – a concept that intrig…
Learn how to make your own birds nest using only natural items! A fun activity for kids when learning about birds. PDF activity sheets (...)
Ideas for incorporating Nature into Your Kids’ Education from birdwatching to gardening. Nature based education curriculum activities.
Last week we learned about the spring pond with our Exploring Nature with Children curriculum. The boys learned about the ecosystem of the pond and the lifecycle of a frog through play-based learni…
Learn how to construct a DIY Sticky Nature Collage from items you have at home to create a piece of unique art.
Are you looking to bring the beauty of nature into your school routine? Check out our free nature book list! This list contains over 100 beautiful nature books that make celebrating the changing seasons special.
Homeschooling your children this fall? A nature schooling curriculum is a beautiful and meaningful way to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Forest school activities are extremely important for a child's development. Learn all about forest schools and the types of activities children participate in!
Nature School is your outdoor learning companion. Nature School provides activities designed to deepen your child's experience. It gives you simple ways to incorporate literacy, numeracy, fine motor development, sensory play, and crafting into your time outdoors. Nature School walks you through 7 themes using everyday outdoor materials: rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt and sand, water, and shells. As you go through each theme, we help learning unfold naturally by exposing your child to activities that focus on: literacy, numeracy, fine motor development, sensory experiences, and crafting. You will receive: ✓ Coursebook with 35 Hands-On Nature Activities✓ Printables to Extend and Beautify Learning✓ Suggested Nature-Themed Books Enrich your child's learning through outdoor exploration!
Homeschooling your children this fall? A nature schooling curriculum is a beautiful and meaningful way to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Use elastic bands to create beautiful artwork with Nature using a weaving/threading technique. Great for fine motor and hand eye co-ordination.
Summer STEM challenge! Take your learning outdoors with this fulcrum balance for some wonderful natural exploration and STEM learning.
Inside this post: Why we chose to use a nature-based homeschooling approach for preschool and curriculum ideas for you to do it with your kids. "Keep tracing the letters," I urged, knowing we were near the breaking point. I should have stopped. I knew we were headed into meltdown territory, but I was determined. "Slow
Nature based learning is knowing the importance of giving our children plenty of time outside for creativity and learning.
