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
Can you believe summer is almost over? This means that it's time for my annualย Back-to-School Sale!ย Everything in the shop is 25% offย through Sunday at midnight. If you're looking into nature study resources for the coming year, make sure you head over and check it out!ย SHOP THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE! Here are just some of the…
Continue reading ➞ The Back-to-School Sale Starts Now! Entire Shop 25% Off
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
The Winter Solstice - the shortest day, and longest night of the year - is coming up this weekend. The days after the solstice will steadily become longer and lighter, which means it's only up from here! I love the cozy darkness of winter but we are definitely ready for the sun to come back;…
Continue reading ➞ 6 Creative Ways to Welcome the Winter Solstice
The harvest moon is about a month away (on Tuesday, Sept. 17), and that means that my very favorite season is also approaching! The harvest moon seems to mark the end of summer and the start of autumn, although technically the autumnal equinox (on 9/22) is the official start of the autumn season. When I…
Continue reading ➞ Celebrating the Harvest Moon: Picture Books, Lanterns, Playdough, and More
Dive into spring with this pond life lesson plan.
