Seeing Nature through New Eyes: Fractals
Have you ever looked closely at the fronds of a fern, the branches of a tree, or even the jagged edges of a coastline? If so, you’ve seen fractals in action. Fractals are fascinating patterns…
Macroinvertebrate Exploration: Hands-On Learning for All Ages
What homeschooling family hasn’t wanted to escape the house on a beautiful fall, spring or summer day to play in the creek or stream? This article will tell you how to do just that, all…
How to Overcome the Challenges of Experimenting in Nature
In science, when you want to understand how something works, you often want to do what is called a controlled experiment. This means you change one specific thing (called a variable) and keep everything else…
Create a Nature-Focused Homeschool This Year
Nature isn’t just a backdrop for learning but a hands-on classroom that unlocks curiosity, fosters creativity, and instills a deep respect for the environment. Weaving in nature-focused homeschooling field trips and activities throughout the year…
Exploring Wild Bees in Our Ecosystem: Why Are They Important?
Let’s explore the world of wild bees – those tiny powerhouses essential for a thriving ecosystem. Much like when we explored freshwater macroinvertebrates to understand stream health, and the power of clouds to impact our…
Explore the Wonders of the Sky with Globe Observer: Clouds
Have you ever gazed up at the sky, fascinated by the ever-changing shapes and patterns of clouds? What if I told you that your cloud observations could contribute to real scientific research? With Globe Observer:…
Respond to Bad News with Positive Change: Nitrate Watch
Often our kids read about distressing events in the news and feel helpless to do anything that helps cause positive change. Well, what if they found ways where they could? Let me share with you…
Eight Great Ways for Kids to Have Fun with Flowers
Springtime has arrived and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the season. And what better way than to have your family dive into some creative activities involving flowers. Here are 8…
Nature Study: Tips & Tricks for Success In a Multiage Homeschool
We know firsthand how fulfilling – and challenging – it can be to manage a homeschool with kids of different ages. Especially when it comes to something as expansive as nature study! Between navigating the…
Top 10 Creative Ways to Experience a Natural History Museum
Looking to go to a natural history museum and need some creative ideas to get your kids more motivated to join you? Here are my top 10 creative ways to get them excited and learning…