This time of year when the weather turns absolutely gorgeous overnight, all you want to do is be outside. How can you check off your to do list, cover all the concepts you want to cover, and still make sure to get in enough of that beautiful Spring Weather? Nature Walks. Nature walks are a perfect way to get outside, take in some fresh air, and still be learning. This is the third post in the Nature Walk Series. So far I have discusses tools you can add to help keep your kids entertained … [Read more...]
Inner Struggle Mom versus Teacher: Ways to Combat Spring Fever
OK so here's my problem... I am two completely different and separate people. Part of me is mom, mom who has three kids, a dog, house and no life. The other half of me is a teacher, a teacher who taught middle school for 6 years and likes things very structured. It's a constant inner struggle and sometimes those two don't mesh well (see my personal growth mission about Perfectionism1 and 2). Inner Struggle As a mom when it's rainy, cold, and yucky I want to play games, watch movies, and … [Read more...]
Nature Walk Series: How Can you Get More Out of your Walks
If you remember back to last Spring, I spent a good amount of time discussing with you the benefits and joys that can come from going on a nature walk. Since then, through our own nature walks and by reading about the adventures of my good friend Becca at The Bucket, I've come up with a list of super simple and fun things you can do while you walk. In this new Nature Walk Series, I will share one activity every few weeks for you to try. Nature Walk Series Each post in this series will … [Read more...]
What We Do Wednesday #5
Welcome back to What We Do Wednesday! This week was full of adventures, nature walks, camping activities, and good summer fun! Don't forget to check out last week's edition of What We Do Wednesday #4. Just a few of the items we used this week: Until next week, … [Read more...]
Ways to Study Nature Through Nature Walks
This week I am so happy to be a part of the Homeschool Blogging Network Blog Series at CBB+. To read my post, Ways to Study Nature Through Nature Walks, head over to the CBB+ Blog. As you have probably learned by now we love to play outside, go for walks, and explore new places through nature walks. We love ponds, rivers, creeks, animals, birds, mud, dirt, and anything we can touch, play with, or get dirty in! Even though my girls are still young they are constantly learning something new … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: What We Do #2
Here it is again, Wordless Wednesday: What We Do #2. This week we were finally able to spend a good amount of time outside and it was wonderful. We played with letters, went on nature walks, and did a lot of crafts. I hope these inspire, excite, and make you … [Read more...]
