Needleroozer Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 cross-posting here and on curric. board: I used to teach and lead a nature study group years ago, and will be starting this up again with littles (5 to 6 yrs old) and their mamas this summer. I would love some suggestions for websites or blogs for inspiration and ideas for CM based nature study, just to get my creative planning juices going. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I think this is one I looked at a long time ago and really liked the looks of it. She ties in a one hour a day challenge with Comstock's Handbook of Nature Study. hth http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/p/outdoor-hour-challenges.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Thanks! I have the HONS, and was looking for some new ways to use it. Mostly I am looking for ways to keep myself from getting "bored" with my teaching style. Want to freshen it up a bit this time, and have a bit more fun. Will check out the site. Edited January 16, 2011 by Needleroozer added info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 cross-posting here and on curric. board: I used to teach and lead a nature study group years ago, and will be starting this up again with littles (5 to 6 yrs old) and their mamas this summer. I would love some suggestions for websites or blogs for inspiration and ideas for CM based nature study, just to get my creative planning juices going. TIA Have you checked out the AO site? http://www.amblesideonline.org/NatureSch.shtml or this one? http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Sketch%20Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Jim Conrad's Backyard Nature site is jam packed. I particularly liked using his seasonal ideas when my son was younger and we needed inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Here's a link to my friend's blog. http://naturestudyforthewholefamily.blogspot.com/ She has just published a book through Royal Fireworks Press about nature study for the whole family. Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Just wanted to say, it's very nice to see you, LB!:D:D You are truly never far from my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I think this is one I looked at a long time ago and really liked the looks of it. She ties in a one hour a day challenge with Comstock's Handbook of Nature Study. hth http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/p/outdoor-hour-challenges.html Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Here's a link to my friend's blog. http://naturestudyforthewholefamily.blogspot.com/ She has just published a book through Royal Fireworks Press about nature study for the whole family. Capt_Uhura I remember Lisa mentioning this book, and I completely forgot about it. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Have you checked out the AO site? http://www.amblesideonline.org/NatureSch.shtml or this one? http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Sketch%20Tuesday Yes on the first, but no on the second. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Jim Conrad's Backyard Nature site is jam packed. I particularly liked using his seasonal ideas when my son was younger and we needed inspiration. Thanks Jane, I was hoping you'd weigh in on this one- you always had such good nature ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Just wanted to say, it's very nice to see you, LB!:D:DYou are truly never far from my thoughts. Ditto, Chris. We should connect again by pm and have a phone chat sometime..... Hugs back at ya, Needle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 We've used and enjoyed Private Eye, it uses jeweler's loupes to observe and document (through analogy). It can work for a wide range of ages, and is super flexible. The loupes are very affordable, and everyone seems to enjoy wearing them. :001_smile: We especially love our specimen boxes. We glue our specimens in wool lined boxes to keep that Waldorf vibe going. :D There are worksheets for older and younger kids, or very inexpensive journals. http://www.the-private-eye.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 We've used and enjoyed Private Eye, it uses jeweler's loupes to observe and document (through analogy). It can work for a wide range of ages, and is super flexible. The loupes are very affordable, and everyone seems to enjoy wearing them. :001_smile:We especially love our specimen boxes. We glue our specimens in wool lined boxes to keep that Waldorf vibe going. :D There are worksheets for older and younger kids, or very inexpensive journals. http://www.the-private-eye.com/index.html I have used this too. In fact, I have a huge box of loupes and pass them out quite liberally. They really do change the perspective when drawing what you see. Can you tell me more about your specimen boxes? What sorts of things do your kids collect? We have broken butterfly wings, cicada "shells", insects my dh pinned in college 40 yrs ago, many shells, rocks and semi-precious stones...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Each girl has this: http://www.theprivateeyestore.com/servlet/the-17/do-it-yourself-collection/Detail. We line the bottoms with wool I bought from A Child's Dream Come True: http://www.achildsdream.com/wool_felt/index.htm. I think the wool makes a big difference. It adds a warmth and happiness to the boxes. They've collected similar things as you.. a hatched egg, beetles, cat whiskers, seeds, fossils. It's taking us years to fill the boxes up. I love the glue Private Eye sells, its some serious stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Each girl has this: http://www.theprivateeyestore.com/servlet/the-17/do-it-yourself-collection/Detail. We line the bottoms with wool I bought from A Child's Dream Come True: http://www.achildsdream.com/wool_felt/index.htm. I think the wool makes a big difference. It adds a warmth and happiness to the boxes. They've collected similar things as you.. a hatched egg, beetles, cat whiskers, seeds, fossils. It's taking us years to fill the boxes up. I love the glue Private Eye sells, its some serious stuff! Wow! These are beautiful! I had no idea PE was doing this- I have had the book and the loupes for over 20 years now, lol. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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