Notes From a Homeschool Naturalist

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🕷️ How to Set Up a Jumping Spider Habitat

Learn how to set up a safe and engaging jumping spider habitat with your middle school child! This step-by-step guide covers enclosures, feeding, misting, and fun STEM learning ideas for families.

The Incredible Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

The benefits of spending time in nature for kids go far beyond play. Time outdoors reduces stress, improves mental health, and boosts learning. Discover how outdoor activities and nature-based education help children grow healthier, happier, and more resilient.

Embracing Winter When All You Want is Spring

By February, you might feel as if you simply can’t stand one more second of winter, especially when the beautiful…

Child creating a nature craft

10 Ways to Cultivate a Child’s Love for Nature in the City

Living in an urban environment often means concrete jungles, tall buildings, and bustling streets. But even in such settings, there are a plethora of opportunities to immerse children in the magic of nature. So if you live in the city, check out these 10 ways you can cultivate a child’s love for nature without venturing far from home!

Nature Connection

I want you to take the word “study” out of nature study, crumple it up into a ball, and toss it over your shoulder. Now replace it with the word “connection.” Nature connection!

This simple word switch will change your mindset AND how you approach nature study – nature connection – with your child.