Comments on: How to Start Exploring Nature with Children

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:11:03 +0000

I bought this book years ago, and have yet to get past the 2nd lesson because I was overkilling it. But I look forward to using it every year! Thank you for the reminder that the book (and the outdoor excursion) are enough! I'm hoping to slow down, snuggle up with my kids, and read more together this year, but thank you for permission to not do the maximum possible at all times!

By: Trish Hoffman

Trish Hoffman — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 04:51:49 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing about this! I’ve been desperately searching for an all inclusive Nature Curriculum meant for (or at least usable by) older children. Seems most authors of curriculum feel middle/high school we must move to textbooks….I so disagree. I love incorporating nature into our day, especially while traveling. There is so much to be learned….however, I tend to get “home school mom block”…so having something like this for ideas is perfect! I’m thinking of using it in conjunction with Magic Forest Academy (Stage 2), who I read is working on releasing a curricula for High School students soon (Stage 3). So far these are the best written out programs I’ve found yet. 🙂

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:38:19 +0000

I’m not in search of curriculum right now, but I’m a huge advocate of observing nature around the yard and local parks. There are so many details that the kids miss if we don’t point them out. The ones that have been trained to look at the details find the most amazing things!

By: Sara Dennis

Sara Dennis — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 23:49:22 +0000

In reply to Marla. Do so. It's a delightful curriculum, Marla! :)

By: Marla

Marla — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:07:04 +0000

Thank you for this post. I have this and haven’t effectively used it. I think I was making it too complicated.
Will definitely try again.

By: Sara Dennis

Sara Dennis — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:10:32 +0000

In reply to Kristin. Thanks, Kristin! :)

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:56:50 +0000

I saw you leave this link on MIchelle’s page. I love this!! Awesome!

By: Sara Dennis

Sara Dennis — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:49:44 +0000

In reply to Juliana Swanson. My pleasure, Juliana! I've enjoyed using Exploring Nature with Children with my kids. :-)

By: Juliana Swanson

Juliana Swanson — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:42:04 +0000

Thank you for this post/review!!!
I am looking to start nature study with my young teen ( any when I mention it, her eyes roll).

Thank you for mentioning your high schoolers and how it’s going!