I honestly can't believe that May is already upon us, and the Summer season is just about here. Here in Colorado, the trees are fully leafing out, flowers are growing, and the cold and warm weather are usually fighting it out. Here are 6 nature study ideas, activities and books for the month of May:…
Continue reading ➞ 6 Engaging Nature Study Ideas for May (FREE Printables!)
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…
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
This time of year can be tricky to stay motivated to get outside and explore nature. Although it's a short month, the cold, dark days can make it challenging. But spring is just around the corner, and there's a lot to discover this time of year. 1. The Northern Lights February is typically the best…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Nature Study: The Northern Lights, Ice, Constellations and more!
Want to impress your kids with a cool science experiment that's also the EASIEST activity ever? This pinecone science activity had my kids oohing and aahing despite its simplicity and super easy setup and cleanup. (Sometimes simpler really is better!) All you need for this experiment are a couple of clear containers, water and ice,…
Continue reading ➞ Simple Pinecone Science – How Pinecones Open and Close
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,…
Continue reading ➞ Anatomy of a Rainbow FREE Printable + Make a Rainbow
