Features
Learn Alongside Multiple Age
Robust Science Curriculum
Go Deeper in Your Learning
Beauty and Goodness
Designed to coordinate with Treehouse Nature Study, Primary Years, this upper elementary to middle grade curriculum can be used in tandem with your younger children.
Introduce your children to core science concepts in a fun, engaging way. Each week includes activities and experiments to learn natural science through hands-on experience.
Enjoy an extensive booklist of picture books, non-fiction titles, and relevant reference selections. Go deeper through multimedia reference links to documentaries, podcasts, and short videos.
Incorporate beauty subjects such as art and poetry while deepening your child's artistic and language arts skills.
“Early in our home education I went on a search for a gentle guide to take our family on an educational journey through the seasons. I wanted something that was simple and beautiful and that introduced my children to art, poetry, living books, and nature in an organic way. I couldn't find what I had dreamed up in my head, so instead I developed it. My hope is that Treehouse Nature Study is a tool to truly awaken delight and wonder in your home education.”
– LYNDSEY, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF TREEHOUSE NATURE STUDY
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FAQs
How long do the lessons take?
Since the lessons are presented as a menu, the amount of time spent on lessons can vary from family to family. It can also vary depending on the ages of your children and the depth at which you desire your children to explore the topic. For our family, we use it as our morning time plans, for about an hour, 3-4 days a week.
How many days a week should I do lessons?
The lessons plans are set up for five days a week, though many families prefer to pull certain pieces from the weekly plans and schedule only 2-4 days a week. Other families may use one week of lesson plans and spread the lessons for two weeks. Let the curriculum be a guide and serve your family.
What subjects does this cover?
Through the lens of natural science, Treehouse Nature Study, Intermediate Years incorporates picture study, poetry, literature, computer and research skills, language arts, writing, and art.
How do I use both primary and intermediate together?
All of the week’s themes are identical to Treehouse Nature Study, Primary Years, making using both of them together seamless and straightforward. I recommend preparing the books and materials for both studies and guiding your children of all ages to engage with the study at their level, while maintaining the atmosphere of family-centered learning.
Are the poetry, picture study, book selections the same in both levels?
Treehouse Nature Study, Intermediate Years includes all new selections of poetry and art, as well as more advanced ways of interacting with them.
What are the differences between Primary and Intermediate?
In Treehouse Nature Study, Primary Years, you will find hand rhymes, folk songs, a lot of fiction picture books, and simple hands-on projects and experiments. In Treehouse Nature Study, Intermediate Years, there are in-depth language arts connections, like creative writing and creating an illustrated dictionary. You will also find more non-fiction titles, multi-media links like videos, and podcasts, and more in-depth notebooking opportunities and experiments. Both levels offer poetry and art study, just at different levels. The best way to know which level is a good fit is to download both levels’ free weeks and compare.
Related Blog Posts
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Overview of Treehouse Nature Study, Primary Years
read moreRead more about my heart behind this curriculum and learn more about the essential elements included each week.
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Overview of Treehouse Nature Study, Intermediate Years
Read moreThe author, Lisa Burns, shares her background and experience as a homeschool parent of 13 years and her inspiration behind this curriculum.
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How to Use Treehouse Nature Study with Multiple Ages
read moreThis guest post shares how one family uses Treehouse Nature Study with their children ages 4-11.