Posted in Nature Science on Sep 3rd, 2007 4 Comments »
Around our yard in the last few days:
This butterfly was clinging to the rock during a swift breeze.
Daddy Long-Legs
Cute little caterpillar hiding beneath the trampoline
I love these ferns, which are tucked near the corner of the house.
My favorite tree. I literally hug it upon occasion.
Cathedral of leaves
Posted in Nature Science on Aug 20th, 2007 3 Comments »
The Moon found a centipede in the house one night, and we took that opportunity to have a little science lesson right then and there.
We scooped it up and put it on an inverted Cool Whip lid, then grabbed a magnifying glass and observed the leg segments, the antennae, the head, and the underbody. Let [...]
Posted in Life, Nature Science on Aug 20th, 2007 No Comments »
This summer we hiked through a local nature preserve; we saw a lot of critters and beautiful foliage. These are four of my favorite finds.
Posted in Fun, Life, Materials We're Using, Nature Science, Quiet on May 14th, 2007 3 Comments »
It’s really hard for someone like me, who is used to the public school mentality, to let go and trust the kids to take ownership of their education.
Yet I see it happening with my kids, and may I say, I am beyond thrilled.
Results so far:
Our ‘classroom’ is now under the big old shade tree in [...]
Posted in Nature Science on Jun 11th, 2006 5 Comments »
This evening while checking on the garden, I found a baby bird fluttering along, trying to figure out this flying business. The children and I gathered around, trying to keep a distance that would help the bird feel safe, yet close enough to actually observe something. I did manage to take a few pictures. Baby [...]
Posted in Nature Science on May 28th, 2006 1 Comment »
Even though school is officially finished for the previous year, we still find opportunities for learning. That’s what homeschooling is all about, isn’t it?
Yesterday we planted our vegetable garden. My husband tilled the earth, and we took a ‘before’ picture.
The kids were very interested in the seeds, and observed the different sizes for different [...]
