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4 Steps to Great Nature Study
Karen Smith joins Sonya to share four steps to great nature study.
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Category Nature Study
The beautiful picture that unfolded as we studied Charlotte Mason’s writings about Nature Study.
Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how we can introduce science concepts to our preschoolers the Charlotte Mason way.
Long-Term Nature Study
Karen Smith joins Sonya to talk about ways you can do a long-term nature study.
Nature Study Obstacles
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about overcoming some common nature study obstacles.
Using All Your Senses in Nature Study
Sonya chats with Karen Smith about how we can expand our nature study by using all our senses.
Nature Study — But I’m Afraid of Nature!
How do you deal with a nature fear? Karen Smith and Laura Pitney join Sonya to discuss this question.
Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 1–3
Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 1–3 that will give your child a gentle introduction to the wonders of God's Creation.
Nature Study in the Summer
Sonya chats with Karen Smith about some things to look for when you do nature study in the summer.
Binoculars in Nature Study
One of the great things about doing Charlotte Mason nature study is that you don’t have to have a bunch of expensive equipment. Just grab your journal and go outside. But sometimes it can be helpful to expand our nature…
Help Your Child Learn to Observe More Closely
Has it ever happened to you that you ask your child, “What did you see outside today?” and that child says, “A bird,” and you try to get more information, but the child just says, “Well, I think it was…
Nature Study: Not Just a Checklist
Today we want to discuss a mind-set that could be robbing you of some of the richness involved in nature study the Charlotte Mason way. We want to talk about whether your mind-set is a checklist (“Yep, just do that.”)…
Nature Study in the City
Many of you know that Charlotte Mason was a big advocate of taking nature walks and doing nature study. She scheduled her students to get out into the fields one half-day every week, and Charlotte herself did a nature walk…
How to Do Nature Study
Usually when people describe the Charlotte Mason approach, the one thing they almost always mention is nature study. Time in nature is an integral part of the Charlotte Mason Method. So let’s walk through how to do a nature study.…
Winter Nature Study
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how to do nature study when it's cold outside.
How to Choose and Use Field Guides
A good field guide can be a very helpful tool when you’re doing nature walks or nature study. Let’s talk about what to look for when you’re choosing them and how to use them. Joining me today is my longtime…