Tag Archives for " Nature Studies "
July 27, 2015
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Science the Natural Way: Studying God’s First Classic
Many parents are intimidated by the thought of teaching their children about science. This ought not to be so. Science is learning about the world God created for us. Nature study, I believe, is a great foundation for all science. Nature study does not require you to build a laboratory; it is already provided. The […]
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May 6, 2015
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The World is Your Classroom
The world is your classroom! This is a blessing unique to all homeschoolers! While every home is a school, when you open you front door and step outside the box, the possibilities for learning are limitless! A fun related post: Nature Studies, Nature Notebooks: A Parent Child Journey
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April 29, 2015
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How to Create Your Own Nature Notebook
SuppliesA sketch pad made with at least 65 lb paper, 5.5” x 8.5” size or 9” x 12” size, works best. Paper weight is determined by how much 500 sheets (a ream) of 24” x 36” paper weighs. This heavier paper works better for inks and water color pencils. Water color paints can be carefully […]
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April 27, 2015
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Nature Notebooks
I would like to show you how easy it is to introduce and integrate science, art, and literature into your homeschool curriculum through nature studies.In the previous article, I shared the importance of establishing the habit of a daily walk with your children. I had already been walking regularly with my children for almost a […]
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April 24, 2015
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Nature Studies, Nature Notebooks: A Parent Child Journey
Do you feel intimidated by science? Are you one of the many in our culture that has had distasteful experiences in school, turning you off to natural science? If you are homeschooling, have your friends asked the invariable “What about science” question? Many people suppose that science can only be taught and learned in the […]
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