Notes From a Homeschool Naturalist

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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.