April is such a beautiful month - the trees are leafing out, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the world is waking up again. There are so many nature topics to explore this time of year! Here are 6 nature study ideas for the month of April: 1. Caterpillars and Butterflies Have you…
The ground is thawing and the birds are singing - it's the perfect time of year to get your hands dirty and start a garden. Why not get your kids involved, too? There's so much to learn in the garden - from seeds, to insects, to nature cycles and more. Here are 8 kid-friendly ideas…
Continue reading ➞ 8 Fun Garden Activities for Kids to Learn and Explore
March is finally here! Spring is officially JUST around the corner and I can't wait. This might be my favorite time of year to get out with the kids and enjoy nature study. After months of dormancy, everything is finally emerging ~ flowers, plants, insects and animals. It's a great time to get out and…
Continue reading ➞ Nature Study in the Spring: Nesting Birds, Pond Life, Spring Flowers and More
The holidays are gone, and while the days are starting to grow longer, many of us have a good bit of winter still ahead. It can be a struggle to keep going with nature study when the world seems frozen and asleep outside – but there are still SO many things to explore even in…
Continue reading ➞ Nature Study in January: snowflakes, winter birds, evergreens and more
Now that October is behind us, and the days are quickly getting shorter (and darker), there are still SO many wonderful things in nature to explore and discover this time of year. From hibernation, to moss and lichen, to winter birds, there are still so many things to learn about in late Autumn. Check out…
Continue reading ➞ November Nature Studies: Hibernation, Tracks, Fungi and More
October, my favorite month, is finally here! The month of crisp weather, pumpkins and beautiful fall colors. If you want to get outside with your kids this month and explore nature, don't worry because I've done all the planning and hard work for you! Check out these nature study ideas for the month of October!…
The mornings are getting cooler, the leaves are beginning to change, and Fall is quickly on its way! If you're looking for nature study ideas for this month, I've got you covered. September is one of my favorite months for going outside and taking a closer look at nature. From fungi to apples to the…
Continue reading ➞ Exploring Nature in September – 7 Fall Nature Study Ideas
One of the things I look forward to the most in the springtime is watching the birds building their nests. We've been lucky enough to have a robin's nest right outside our living room window, and we watched a phoebe raise her babies on our back porch. Birds and nests are a great nature study…
Continue reading ➞ Spring Birds, Eggs and Nests (and a FREE Birdwatching Printable)
The winter months can feel especially long and dreary come February, which is just one reason I am especially grateful for our lovely, feathered winter friends. If you're looking to keep nature study going during the winter months, birds are a great topic of study. There are many birds that either don't migrate, or migrate…
Continue reading ➞ Studying Birds in Winter + a FREE Birdwatching Log
Science activities for a snowy day
