Speaking of our education, John Muir Laws said in a recent podcast, “We started off as question marks, by the time we are done with our formal schooling, most of us end up as periods.” Let’s do all we can to keep our children “question marks” about the world they live in. The outdoors is the perfect environment for nurturing questions and curiosity. Here are some spring nature study ideas to get you outside exploring.
- Track the sun on the spring equinox.
- Spend time bird watching and see if you notice new birds or nesting activity.
- Go pond viewing. The water is especially clear in early spring and you can often see the bottom clearly. Last year, we were able to see caddisfly larvae and hope to find them again.
- Listen for the spring peepers.
- Watch tadpoles grow into frogs.
- Explore meteor showers and watch the Lyrids.
- Forage for dandelions, ramps, watercress, or mushrooms.
- Learn about clouds. You may want to use a cloud viewer to help identify them.
- Go on an egg carton scavenger hunt.
- Start a garden.
- Dissect a flower.
- Build a mason bee hotel.
- Explore buds, catkins, and blossoms.
- Enjoy the spectacular science of puddle stomping.
I hope these spring nature study ideas inspire you to go outside and explore the world with your children.
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An Early Learners Introduction to the 50 States from in All You Do
Early Learners Introduction to the 50 States is a fun and simple way to introduce your little ones to the United States. In these simple pages, they will color the state name, state shape, state bird, state flower and state flag. They will also be able to trace and copy facts and do a simple word search puzzle about each state. This is perfect for preschool and kindergartners, possibly even first grade.
10 Songs All Preschoolers Should Know online course from Music in Our Homeschool
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Follow Your Child’s Lead: Preschool at Home from Inside Our Normal
This 30 minute workshop will help you develop your own preschool teaching style and set yourself up for success for future homeschool years. Learn how simple daily habits add up to learning and fun when you homeschool the preschool years. Includes video workshop, handout and bonus preschool planning kit.
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