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Black Friday – Take 25% Off the Entire Shop!

It's that time again - my annual Black Friday Sale is live... yay! EVERYTHING in the shop is 25% off, through Wednesday of next week! I know this is a busy time for holiday shopping - and most normal people aren't thinking about purchasing curriculum right now (ahem) - but this is a great opportunity…

Pinecone Nature + Science Experiment

A simple STEM science experiment for kids

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NEW! Pumpkin Study Now in the Shop

The mornings are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter and that means fall is coming!  I am so excited to share with you a BRAND NEW nature study unit available in the shop. This lovingly illustrated 20-page unit includes: Teacher’s Guide with planning ideas Pumpkin and Squash types Anatomy of a Pumpkin Vine Pumpkin poetry Pumpkin…

FREE Butterfly+ Moth Printables for Your Nature Lessons

Hello friends! We are seeing more and more of our pollinator friends as the summer heats up - giant yellow swallowtails, dainty painted ladies, busy monarchs, and fascinating hawk moths. I put together some free resources for you to share with your children and students, resources I hope will be a blessing to you as…

8 Creative Ways to Study Trees with Kids

I love teaching about trees because there's much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you're planning on studying trees with your students, you're going to love this roundup of activities and resources. Check them out below: 1. Make a Bark Viewer Have you…

Celebrating the Summer Solstice with Kids

It’s finally here! This week marks the official start of summer and the longest day of the year. Here in Colorado, it means we’re finally due for hot sunny days and 15 hours of daylight. We’ll be welcoming summer with some of our favorite crafts and activities - join us! Make a Sun Banner Okay…

Spring Nature Study: Exploring Pond Life with Kids

Dive into spring with this pond life lesson plan.

Anatomy of a Rainbow FREE Printable + Make a Rainbow

Spring is almost here - I can *feel* it. Soon we'll be seeing the tulips and crocuses pop up, the grass will be green and the snow will give way to spring showers. In celebration of spring (...so close... we're SO close), I wanted to share this Anatomy of a Rainbow free download with you,…

NEW! Winter Solstice Unit

The Winter Solstice is coming up soon, and TODAY ONLY you can download my new Winter Solstice Unit for FREE!  Brand new in the shop, this 8-page unit includes pages for learning about: What Makes the Seasons Solstice and Equinox Solstice Experiments Winter Wildlife Winter Solstice Traditions from Around the World Simple Activities for Celebrating the Winter…

15+ Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids

In our family, we try to give a mix of practical, "need" items for Christmas, along with toys and things they want. I've compiled a list of some of the things we have gifted to our kids over the years, and I love them because they get used ALL. the. time. Hydration Pack Hip Pack…