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The 21 Balloons Book Study
The 21 Balloons Book Study
October 5, 2024
Curriculum

My children and I loved The Twenty-One Balloons, a whimsical adventure story! Alongside this imaginative, creative tale, we studied geography, hot air balloons, and more as we read. This blog post includes everything you need to know about the book and how to cultivate rich learning through literature.

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How We Do Nature Study in My Homeschool [Video]
How We Do Nature Study in My Homeschool [Video]
October 4, 2024
Curriculum

Here is a peek at what nature study looks like in my homeschool. With children ages 4, 6, 9, and 11, I believe it is important that children first learn about nature in their world through the plants, animals, and trees where they live. This is a special practice to me, and something we have developed over the years.

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Charlotte Mason Inspired Pumpkin Unit Study
Charlotte Mason Inspired Pumpkin Unit Study
September 23, 2024
Curriculum

Autumn is here! Get into the season with this pumpkin unit study. For fall, I like to find ways to experience the season in nature, and by finding ways to incorporate it into other topics we study in our homeschool. And you know what? This way of learning is so much simpler and way more meaningful.

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Thanksgiving Picture Books for Kids [Free Book List]
Thanksgiving Picture Books for Kids [Free Book List]
September 17, 2024
Curriculum

Read my favorite Thanksgiving picture books for kids and children to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with this FREE book list. This book list includes books about Pilgrims, the Mayflower, Native Americans, Squanto, and other historical figures. These books coordinate with the unit study, A Treasured Thanksgiving.

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Homeschool Room Tour and Setup Ideas [Video]
Homeschool Room Tour and Setup Ideas [Video]
September 11, 2024
Homeschool 101

In our new home we are so excited to have a fully dedicated homeschool space. In this blog post I am sharing a walkthrough and tour of our homeschool room, including how we set up the space for lessons, storage, and more. I hope this post gives you ideas and inspiration for homeschooling in any space in your home.

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How to Homeschool in Small Groups: Co-ops, Social Groups, and More
How to Homeschool in Small Groups: Co-ops, Social Groups, and More
September 5, 2024
Homeschool 101

In my homeschool, we love participating in co-ops and small groups. Over the years we have enjoyed nature co-ops, learning in small groups, book clubs, and other extracurricular activities. These are my best ideas for adding social groups to your homeschool rhythm, including using homeschool curriculum with a group.

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The Sign of the Beaver Book Study
The Sign of the Beaver Book Study
September 2, 2024
Curriculum

Check out ideas and activities for reading The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare with your family, homeschool group, or co-op. Learn about this adventure story and ideas for including a Charlotte Mason literature study to your homeschool or book club for children and kids. Read independently or with friends

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20 Read Aloud Books for Nature Lovers [Free Book List]
20 Read Aloud Books for Nature Lovers [Free Book List]
August 28, 2024
Curriculum

Explore my 20 favorite nature books to read aloud to kids with this free book list. These stories are filled with adventure the joy of the outdoors. These titles are geared for 4th-8th grade children, but can be enjoyed by the whole family as read aloud. Share in the benefits of reading aloud to your family.

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Yeast Science Experiment and Recipe for Kids [Free Unit Study]
Yeast Science Experiment and Recipe for Kids [Free Unit Study]
August 22, 2024
Curriculum

In our nature study, we love learning about fungi, mushrooms, and yeast. Learn about fungi with this yeast science experiment and recipe for kids, plus a FREE week of Treehouse Nature Study, Intermediate Years for children in 4th-8th grades. Enjoy learning with hands-on STEM projects plus ideas for art and baking.

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Owl Pellet Dissection Activity for Kids [Free Unit Study]
Owl Pellet Dissection Activity for Kids [Free Unit Study]
August 19, 2024
Curriculum

In my homeschool, we implement nature study year-round as it helps children engage with the outside world and sets a foundation for other learning. Learn about birds of prey with this owl pellet dissection activity and free birds of prey unit study download, plus dozens of activities to continue the fun.

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