Nature Crafts

Christmas Preschool Printables

  We've just released a new set of Nativity printables you can use with your children or students this Christmas season. Nativity Printable Pack Easy Download     (login or create a free account)  If you have slower internet speeds you can also download as individual components here: Nativity Printable Pack Individual Downloads More Christmas Printables and Resources: Scripture Memorization: Christmas Bible Verse...

Educational Mazes for Critical Thinking, Logic, and FUN!

If your kids aren't doing mazes, here are a few reasons why it's definitely time to start:  1) Mazes help develop fine motor coordination, which is the basis of handwriting skills.   2) Mazes help your child's eye tracking which is a very important skill 3) Mazes help teach problem-solving skills. Have your kids learn to look...

George Washington Craft

Did you know when George Washington was born? He was born Feb 22, 1732. That was a long time ago! He was the first president of the United States and was considered one of the reasons why we enjoy our freedom today. In celebration of America's Birthday, here is...

Backyard Ideas for Kids

Homeschooling shouldn't mean you are stuck in your schoolroom. The world is full of opportunities and lessons waiting to be learned. We have all heard of the phenomenon of road-schooling and world-schooling where the classroom becomes wherever you are. The possibilities are endless. However, that is not feasible for everyone,...

5 Last-Minute Advent Calendar Ideas

Counting down the days to Christmas is exciting. An advent calendar helps mark the days and keeps the anticipation building. These calendars can be elaborate or very simple. Here are some simple yet super fun Advent calendar ideas for your busy schedule this year. Counting on Paper Chains Looking for some easy...

Free Trees Unit Study

Besides the fact that nature studies are the best way to enjoy the world God created, I love the fact that they are so easy and require very little money or preparation (aside from a couple of good field guides and such).  You really don’t have to have a very structured curriculum or one...

Mushroom Unit Study

September is National Mushroom Month, its the perfect time to dive into a nature study on the topic. You really don’t need to wander farther than your own backyard, the next open field, or local state park to unearth your next nature study. There are so many things to learn...

One Small Square Nature Journal

Nature Journals are a popular way to engage children in the great outdoors. The flora and fauna of your local neighborhood become the teachers in the ultimate open-air classroom. Detailed nature studies are exciting, but can also be a good deal of work. As a summer alternative, try a tiny...

How to Fail at Homeschooling….

Homeschooling your children is a monumental task. If you ask, most homeschool moms would tell you that their biggest fear is failing! Everyone wants to get it right and do the best for their children. However, sometimes trying hard not to fail at homeschooling is the surest way to fail!...