Suggestions for What to Teach

Nature study lays the foundation for science lessons. Your nature studies can be completely spontaneous or more focused on a particular aspect of nature.

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1 Nature Study

Our Charlotte Mason nature study handbook, Hours in the Out-of-Doors, will give you all of Charlotte’s tips and comments on how to enjoy this weekly time.

Another excellent resource is Nature’s Notes: Bite-Sized Learning & Projects for All Ages.

Two of our science handbooks contain corresponding nature study ideas: 106 Days of Creation Studies and The Outdoor Secrets Companion.
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How to Teach

Try to get outside with the whole family at least one afternoon each week. Give every family member a nature notebook in which to record their observations. Their entries can include pencil sketches, descriptions, watercolor paintings, or chalk drawings. Instruct children to draw what they see, not what they think something should look like. Be sure they label each entry with its name, location, and date observed. Use field guides to help identify children’s findings.