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I want to put together a backpack of nature study supplies for my little guys (entering K, 2, and 4). I’ve never actually gotten around to using the HNS that I bought years ago, but I’m going to give it a shot again. This is what I am intending to put in our backpack so far. Anything else you would add? Nature journals Colored pencils and maybe a sharpener Scotch tape (for taping things in the journals) Field guides Binoculars Bug keepers Tweezers Scissors or a small pocketknife (obviously not for the littles to use) Ziplock bags Small pack of wipes Maybe a small net Magnifying glass I always keep my phone with me so I will have a camera and internet that way.
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I'm thinking of doing some nature journaling this summer. We have never really integrated this into our homeschool, and I think the reason may be that we live up north, and most of the traditional schoolyear is pretty chilly. I was inspired to actually get into this recently when reading Charlotte Mason (Home Education, pp 46-55), and I realized that we just need to do this in the summer. I decided to try it first myself, and see if the kids get interested by watching me do it. So I'm looking for suggestions, tips, and tricks from any of you who have done it. I'm thinking of a very simple approach, with an emphasis on identification, rather than a nice collection of artwork, if that makes sense. I'm thinking of a stiff spiral sketchbook from Miller's, and colored pencils? Or watercolor pencils? I looked at several nature journaling titles on Amazon, and most of them have a more elaborate approach than what I have in mind.
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I'm planning to start a nature study with our 9 year old and several others. We're going to do a series of weekly unit studies, and had already planned to use Anna Comstock's Handbook of Nature Studies. I was looking at Pinterest for activities, and stumbled across Handbookofnaturestudies.com, "home of the one-hour nature study." It appears to be short units with worksheets, videos, and other resources correlated to Comstock's handbook. Has anyone used this and would be willing to give feedback? Any other recommended resources would be welcome as well.- 10 replies
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I've had the book sitting on my shelf for a few years. I've dipped into it on occasion, but I want to make better use of it. I think I get a bit overwhelmed by its size. I've looked at the Outdoor Hour Challenge website, but that overwhelms me too. If you use it, please do tell me about it! -
I have the following resources on my shelf: The Handbook of Nature Study, Drawing with Children, and How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare. I know I would like to incorporate them next year into our studies to add some beauty to our days but I'm drawing a blank on how best to use them. I keep circling around, brainstorming different ideas, and searching the internet but I would love to hear how YOU are using any or all of them in your homeschool. What is really working for you or what did you try and found to be a flop? Help me brainstorm how to get the most out of these rich resources. Thanks!
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Great Short Nature Study Videos: Yosemite Nature Notes
Kalmia posted a topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Happened upon this series of short (under 10 minute each), gorgeous and informative nature study videos on YouTube. There are at least 25 of them on varied topics. Search Yosemite Nature Notes Channel on YouTube search feature. They also feature botanists, ecologists, park rangers, etc. and so are excellent for kids considering those careers. This is the first one. The monarch/milkweed one is gorgeously shot.
