These six nature study activities can be done alongside nature journaling or on their own. What you choose to incorporate will depend on the ages, stages and interests of your children. Nature Table The treasures found while out exploring on nature walks can be displayed on a nature table or shelf. It’ll be a place to store all the children…
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A field notebook is a record of all your observations noticed on nature rambles. It has proved to be an important component to studying nature for many scientists. There are many styles of nature journaling and field notebooking, so explore them and decide which will work for you or develop your own style. Whether it’s sketching with pencils and pencil…
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Australia has more deadly snakes than any other country worldwide. It is also home to numerous poisonous spiders and sea creatures. Teaching our children to have a healthy respect of all creatures is wise. A general awareness while out and about will encourage them to be cautious when their curiosity perks up. Please, never try to pick up a wild…
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The curriculum web based on nature study as a central topic enables us to understand that all subjects, and life itself, are interconnected. When we understand this, it takes the pressure off to tick all those boxes and finish all the pages in the science, maths and English language books. We realize learning is a life long journey. Earth Science…
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My son LOVES!! fishing and he’s constantly plotting a plan to convince me to take him to his favourite spots. He knows he can persuade me with the promise of a nature ramble, journal entries and opportunities for discovery. He may speculate, ‘I wonder what we would find today?’ Well, that’s enough pondering to satisfy my curiosity. Fishing we will…
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There are so many spiders at our place. Our guests are very cautious when visiting and I’m quite sure a few leave traumatised as they have a spider phobia or something. I don’t particularly like spiders either but if they’re not sitting on me I’m ok with being near them. Every spring we have funnel webs on our window frames….
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Two stumpy tailed skinks visited our compost pile this week. It was a warm summers day and they didn’t mind us at all. They were content munching away at a tomato. This is not surprising since they like to eat fruit and plant matter. The lizards inspired us to pull out our nature journals. We sketched the skink and chose…
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Summer is a wonderful season to explore God’s world through various activities. After the Christmas season, our summer holidays begin in earnest. Keeping the children entertained may become a challenge if you’re not away on holiday or you’re fresh out of ideas. There are a few free, nature based activities you can enjoy as a family: Beachcombing If you live…
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