Help me plan my living science lessons for the year!

Just looking at the OSC toc it seems like a spring time start would work, but it also seems like the lessons are written in a way that it doesn’t make a difference either. Lots of living books are used, so if you can’t get out to observe things studied in the book, you’ll have books and pictures to observe instead. 

Our family enjoys Burgess’ stories anytime. We don’t tie them to a particular time of year, nor do we tie them into an actual nature study trip. 

We’ve never used OS. We do use Comstock’s Handbook and Harmony Art Mom’s blog is awesome for inspiration. http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/?m=1 I tend to refer to the handbook and determine when it fits best around our climate/location. I’ve also just used it for learning from the book without observing outdoors meaning time of year doesn’t matter. 

The SCM free curr guide has quite a few living books listed For early elementary science studies. We use books like these for science early on at our house. 

If you want to do wildflower or insect collections, spring is the best time. Audubon field guides are our favorite for identification. 

It’s not an organized lesson plan that I’ve listed. Thought knowing another mom just has her kids enjoy books and outdoors might help take some stress off about a perfect plan. 🙂 maybe even grabbing a stack of books and having them choose the order of study might be a fun way to get it organized. 

Hth,

Becca<><