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I’ve got a special giveaway for you all today! 🎉 . I’ve partnered with my friend Anna @annavancepaperco to give away hand made products from both of our little shops. (Have you all seen her Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool planner?! I am in love! It’s truly the best I’ve seen) The winner will receive: . ~ $75 credit to Anna Vance Paper Co ~ Digital download of The Wild Child’s Nature Journal, The Forest . TO ENTER: 1. LIKE & SAVE this post 2. FOLLOW @raising_up_wild_things and @annavancepaperco 3. TAG a friend in the comments who could use these resources 10 BONUS ENTRIES: Share this giveaway in your stories Good luck!! (This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram in any way. Open to US only) . . . . . . #journalingthewild #naturejournal #homeschoolplanning #homeschoolplanner #naturestudy #exploringnaturewithchildren #homeeducator #homeeducation #living_homeschool #homeschool #homeschoolmama #thisishomeschool #homeschoolcollective #classicalconversations #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreemama #charlottemason #charlottemasoneducation #charlottemasoninspired #charlottemasonirl

Can you guys believe in a little over 6 weeks it will be Christmas?!? 😱 Somehow it sneaks up on me every year, so I thought I’d get ahead this time and put together a list to share of nature-themed, educational gifts for kids. Some of the items on the list we already have and love, and some will be under the tree this year. The link to the list is in my profile if you’re in need of some gift ideas 🎄 . I’m also trying to navigate what kinds of gifts and how many our family will give this year. I love the idea of doing “something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read.” . Do you have any gift giving traditions? How do you navigate the crazy commercialism of this time of year? . . . . . . . #exploringnaturewithchildren #naturestudy #letthembelittle #playbasedlearning #charlottemason #charlottemasoneducation #homeschool #thisishomeschool #365homeschool #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreefamily #wildandfreemama #charlottemasoninspired #readaloudfamily #homeschoolmama #homeschoolcollective #homeeducation #naturekids #kidswhohike

Spore prints! 🍄 We had some little visitors in town this week, so we had some more fungi fun - making spore prints! (Inspired by the lovely Ashley @3littlelambshomestead ) . We had to use store bought mushrooms since it’s currently winter here ❄️ but we were still able to get some good prints. The kiddos were so excited to lift the shrooms and reveal the intricate prints! These are the moments I just treasure 💙 . {To make spore prints: cut the stems off your mushrooms and place them cap side up on a piece of thick paper. Cover with a glass and let them sit for 24 hours. Then, lift the glass and mushroom to reveal its unique spore print!} . For more #enwcfungusweek inspiration, check out @mysimplemommy @growinggraceinpink @3littlelambshomestead @wandering__wild @camkenned_y . . . . . #naturestudy #naturekids #exploringnaturewithchildren #playbasedlearning #charlottemason #charlottemasoneducation #naturestudycurriculum #homeschool #thisishomeschool #365homeschool #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreemama #charlottemasoninspired #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmama #homeschoolcollective #homeeducation

I didn’t like fungi at first, but then they grew on me 🍄😂🤓 . For fungus week with #exploringnaturewithchildren we decided to research the mushroom we saw on our camping trip, way back before everything was frozen outside. We determined it was a kind of fly agaric, a poisonous (but beautiful!) mushroom ~ swipe to see. I also finally got to use this mushroom growing log we’ve had forever ~ we are so excited to grow some of our very own edible mushrooms! . And finally, my son’s favorite fungi joke: How much room is needed for fungi to grow? As mushroom as possible 🍄 (You’re welcome.) . {The resources we used are tagged} #journalingthewild . . . . . . . #enwcfungusweek #naturestudy #naturejournal #naturetable #shelfie #thisishomeschool #homeschoolcollective #charlottemason #charlottemasoneducation #charlottemasoninspired #charlottemasonhomeschool #homeeducation #homeschoolroom #homeeducator #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreemama #livingeducation #naturekids

I was feeling pretty bummed about how quickly fall passed us by, until my buddy asked if we could “have hot tea and read together in our cozy spot” . Okay, November. I think I’m ready for you now 🍂🍁❄️💙 . . . . . . . . . . #facesbehindthesesquares #hyggehome #hyggehomeschool #raisingreaders #readaloudrevival #exploringnaturewithchildren #mulberrychildhood #enchantedchildhood #charlottemason #livinghomeschool #simplyhomeschool #charlottemasoneducation #thatsdarling #darlinghome #homeschool #thisishomeschool #365homeschool #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreemama #charlottemasoninspired #homeschoolinspiration #readaloudfamily #homeschoolmama #homeschoolcollective #homeeducation

CLOSED 🍁 Hello friends! Today we are sharing an INTO THE FOREST GIVEAWAY with you all, sharing some of our very favorite curriculum and resources for #forestschooling 🌲🌿🍄🍁🍂 You can win . • $25 shop credit to @wilkinsonnest • $25 shop credit to @littlesparketsy • $25 shop credit to @raising_up_wild_things • $25 shop credit to @simple.and.free_ •$25 shop credit to @chickadeeswoodentoys • $25 shop credit to @intothemountainswego • $25 shop credit to @lindenbee • $25 shop credit to @mirustoys • $25 shop credit to @twigandmoth • Because of An Acorn, The Burgess Animal Book for Children (new copy) and The Small Animals of North America coloring book from @kristalii and @wilkinsonnest . To enter: 1. Like and Save this post 2. Follow all accounts above 3. Comment with your favorite part of being in nature as a family 4. Tag a friend (each tag is an additional entry) For additional entries share this giveaway by stories or post! . Giveaway open worldwide and ends on 11/5 at 9pm EDT. This giveaway is not associated with IG. . . . . . . . #naturestudy #exploringnaturewithchildren #playbasedlearning #charlottemason #wildschooling #unschooling #forestschool #charlottemasoneducation #naturestudycurriculum #homeschool #thisishomeschool #365homeschool #wildandfreechildren #wildandfreemama #charlottemasoninspired #homeschoolinspiration #shelfie #readaloudfamily #autumnnaturestudy #homeschoolmama #homeschoolcollective #homeeducation

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