Take your homeschool outside with this gentle, no-prep mushroom walk. A nature-based science activity designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection. Perfect after a rainy day, this free printable mini-book helps your child explore fungi through journaling, observation, and imagination. No mushroom knowledge required, just wonder. Continue reading Mushroom Walk Adventure for Kids
Wilderness Wednesday: Build a Bug Hotel
A simple, hands-on STEM project using natural materials from your backyard.
This week, we’re inviting curiosity and compassion with a cozy bug hotel for helpful garden guests like ladybugs, bees, and roly-polies. It’s the perfect mix of nature, creativity, and play(with zero need to buy anything new).
🌿 Forage. Build. Observe.
📓 Grab the Bug Hotel Mini-Book for journal prompts, ID tools, and more! Continue reading How to Build a Bug Hotel with Natural Materials
Looking for a peaceful way to connect your kids with the natural world? Backyard birdwatching is one of our favorite homeschool rhythms – simple, magical, and full of wonder. You don’t need a forest or fancy equipment, just a quiet spot, a curious heart, and maybe a journal. In this gentle guide, I’ll share five common birds to spot at home, easy tips to begin your birdwatching practice, and a free printable mini-book to deepen the experience. Let’s step outside and notice together. Continue reading Backyard Birdwatching for Kids: 5 Common Birds to Spot at Home
A gentle way to slow down, observe, and connect with the world outside your door. How to Start a Nature Journal for Homeschooling Science There’s something magical about handing a child a blank page and watching them fill it with what they see — a fallen feather, a bumpy rock, or even the way the sky looked just before rain. Nature journaling is one of … Continue reading Nature Journaling 101: How to Start a Nature Journal with Kids
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