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nature studies

Cub Scouts: A Great Addition to Homeschool

by Dana♥ on July 5, 2010

in elementary school, extracurriculars, life skills, nature studies, socialization

In the March/April 2010 Scouting Magazine, there was an article titled  “Why hooking up with the homeschooled can boost your pack.” Here’s some of what they had to say:

“The fastest growing school meets at the kitchen table.”
“Homeschool families can make a great addition to many packs because they’re child-focused, contain involved parents, and often [...]

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Evaluating Your School Year

by Angie on April 26, 2010

in curriculum, elementary school, family, foreign languages, homeschooling administrative topics, language arts, nature studies, planning, why we homeschool

It has gotten to that time of year when I have a hard time keeping my mind focused on this school year.  With less than 20 days left, I’m antsy.  My mind is already firmly fixed on what we will be doing next school year.  Well, on that and on having some summer vacation.
I have [...]

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Take A (micro) Hike!

by amida on April 1, 2010

in extracurriculars, field trips, games, nature studies

Spring has officially arrived! Now is the perfect time for kite-flying, gardening, and hiking! But there is no need to go all out — start slow. Design the kite, plant some seedlings, and take a micro-hike.
What’s a micro-hike, you ask? It is a trek like no other, where you can climb mountainous peaks, cross deep [...]

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K/1st Science Plant Study

by hopesproutshomeschool on March 22, 2010

in elementary school, how to, nature studies, planning, science, unit studies

Our last unit in science this year is plants.
I have to admit that I am very excited about this unit.  Plants are everywhere, and spring is such a great time to watch them grow.  During this unit, I hope to get our hands dirty and build appreciation for the these special helpers that provide [...]

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Spring Cleaning

by Dana♥ on March 10, 2010

in Uncategorized, extracurriculars, family, field trips, home ec, homeschooling administrative topics, household management and chores, nature studies, organization, planning, scheduling

Each year during my childhood, we spent our spring break cleaning.  It’s funny –  now when I think back on it -  It was a week long chore fest, but I felt so good at the end of that week.
My mother would put names of rooms on strips of paper and we would draw, from [...]

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Nature Study 101

by Kris on October 7, 2009

in extracurriculars, nature studies, science

If you read my personal blog on a regular basis, you’ve probably noticed that my kids and I have been surprised to discover a real love of nature study this year.  We’ve tried having a nature study time in the past, but it has always fallen by the wayside until this year.  I thought I’d [...]

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