OK Google, meet Ms. Charlotte Mason’s ideas on learning science through nature. Then, let’s modernize them for today’s world. And now we have . . . {cue drumroll} . . . digital nature study. Seriously, we live in an age where information is available at the touch of a button. We literally carry mini-computers in our pockets! Our… Continue reading What do you get when Google and Charlotte Mason collide? Digital Nature Study!
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The fungus that resembles a vintage shade umbrella – the parasol mushroom
The parasol mushroom looks a bit like a button mushroom when it first pops out from the ground in late summer or early fall, but the cap quickly spreads out to resemble the vintage shade umbrella known as a parasol, and these mushrooms are popping up all over our yard right now! You can listen… Continue reading The fungus that resembles a vintage shade umbrella – the parasol mushroom
It Mimics A Hawk And Serves As A Mascot – The Beautiful Blue Jay
The sound of the blue jay calling takes me back to my grandmother’s backyard. I can remember hearing them cry out a warning as we would run through her grass paths and hide behind the massive live oaks. These beautiful birds are relatively easy to spot and serve as sever sports team mascots! The blue… Continue reading It Mimics A Hawk And Serves As A Mascot – The Beautiful Blue Jay
On Look up in the Sky Day, learn about the amazing constellations
What? You have never heard of Look up in the Sky Day? Well, neither had I until I made it a point to learn about strange holidays this year. Apparently Look up in the Sky Day is celebrated every April 14th and we are going to spend a bit of time tonight looking at the… Continue reading On Look up in the Sky Day, learn about the amazing constellations
Is nature study enough for homeschool science? Your {not so} definitive answer
I am often asked – is nature study enough for our homeschool science plans or do we need to add more hands-on science? And I typically answer: Yes, nature study is enough. And, no, nature study is not enough. To which I get a confused look as a response! So I’ll ask a few follow-up… Continue reading Is nature study enough for homeschool science? Your {not so} definitive answer
The Iris – A Symbol of Royalty and Subject of Ancient Art
The iris was one of my mom’s favorite flowers and to this day, I can’t see one of these blooms without thinking of her. These showy purple, blue, yellow, orange, or white flowers have served as the symbol of the French monarchy and are named after the Greek goddess who rode the rainbows. The bloom… Continue reading The Iris – A Symbol of Royalty and Subject of Ancient Art