There is little question that children (and adults) benefit greatly from spending more time in nature. Here are 10 benefits of nature study for you and your children.
In this post, I will share why you should consider making nature study an integral part of your homeschool and the benefits of nature study for you and your children.
Perhaps, the reason you feel overwhelmed is that both of those words, NATURE and STUDY, seem to connote something really BIG. Studying nature seems like a huge undertaking. How can you possibly incorporate such a large subject into your homeschool? In this article, I will provide you with a basic working definition of nature study and offer a few practical applications to help you better understand what nature study is and what it is not.
Did you know that one of the major principles of nature study is to visit the same place over and over throughout the season? That is why nature study is the perfect outdoor kids activity for your own backyard. You might think the key to getting the kids excited about going outside is to take them to new and exciting places.