5 Kid-Friendly Nature Study Ideas for August

It’s August, which means back to school for many of us, but that doesn't mean nature study has to come to an end. In fact, this month many animals and insects are as busy as ever, preparing for cooler months ahead, and many plants are sending out seeds and seed heads for next year. Check…

DIY Tide Pool – Ocean Science Activity for Kids

This week we studied ocean zones while following the Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Week 19 curriculum - and to add an extra element of fun, we also studied the Intertidal Zone. Did you know that the Intertidal Zone is one of the harshest environments on earth? It's true. Animals who live there have to withstand extreme variations…

cc cycle 1 week 19 lesson plan

Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Week 19 Activities + Resources

Science We did a lot for science this week, since we LOVE learning about the ocean. Ocean Layers ActivityThis was a great way to visualize the epipelagic, mesopelagic, bathypelagic and abyssopelagic layers they learned about at CC. Learn how to do it here. Tide Pool Sensory PlayIf you've been around here for any length of…