SCM Discussion Forum » Topic: New to CM and Looking For Ideas on Nature Study http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/new-to-cm-and-looking-for-ideas-on-nature-study Discussion of Charlotte Mason Method homeschool topics en-US Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:27:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/search.php erin.kate on "New to CM and Looking For Ideas on Nature Study" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/new-to-cm-and-looking-for-ideas-on-nature-study#post-67118 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:13:38 +0000 erin.kate 67118@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/

Queen Homeschool publishes a book called The Nature Study Idea Book. It is a fantastic resource for sparking wonderfully purposeful nature study, from a Christian perspective. That plus Comstock, a sketchbook, colored pencils (my girls love to sketch with a pencil and bring along watercolor pencils then use the water at home to finish their sketches), a little tote, maybe a magnifying glass, enthusiasm and you're all set. :)

 suzukimom on "New to CM and Looking For Ideas on Nature Study" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/new-to-cm-and-looking-for-ideas-on-nature-study#post-67091 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:56:03 +0000 suzukimom 67091@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/

I like the books "Wild Days" by Karen Radcliffe and "Pocketful of Pineconres" by Karen Andreola for inspiration...

 swineygirl on "New to CM and Looking For Ideas on Nature Study" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/new-to-cm-and-looking-for-ideas-on-nature-study#post-67086 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:38:49 +0000 swineygirl 67086@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/

I have 4 children, 10, 8, 7, and 5. All enjoyed Outdoor Secrets from SCM this year. I also purchased the companion pdf for additional activities. We loved it!

 sheraz on "New to CM and Looking For Ideas on Nature Study" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/new-to-cm-and-looking-for-ideas-on-nature-study#post-67084 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:16:51 +0000 sheraz 67084@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/

My youngers use a aketch book, just like my older kids.  I like that it will give automatic support while drawing. ;) Another beginning resource might be the Take a Walk with series by Jane Kirkland.  We were recently gifted these and I LOVE them. =)  A basic resource aimed to the children.  It is engaging and interesting, plus contains places for their notes and observations.  

Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Jane+Kirkland

 AM on "New to CM and Looking For Ideas on Nature Study" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/new-to-cm-and-looking-for-ideas-on-nature-study#post-67070 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:12:53 +0000 AM 67070@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/

This is our fifth year of homeschooling and we are transitioning to CM for the summer and next year.

I have three young boys, 10, 7 and 5 and am looking to begin a nature study with them.

Can anyone give some good ideas of where to begin with it all?  Anything in the way of materials needed would be helpful too.  I have the Handbook of Nature already so that will be a plus!

I did not know if a binder or sketchbook would be easier at this point?

 

Thanks for your thoughts!
Ann-Marie