We have the privilege of living in the 21st century where countless mental health professionals, doctors, naturalists, farmers, scientists, poets, musicians, and more have touted the praises of being in nature. I love that Charlotte Mason’s advice from the early 1900s have continued to benefit home educators like myself – all the current science and research seems to still back up the time tested advice of the importance of an education in nature. We follow the principles of nature walks and also focused object lessons as part of our science curriculum. Here is a list of topics we’ve covered in my nature classes! Enjoy learning more and check out the resources at the bottom of the page!
- Prescribed Burns
- Black Walnut
- Winged Elm
- Crossvine
- Mimosa
- Wild Lettuce
- Dogwood
- Magnolia
- Thyme
- Shagbark Hickory
- Hackberry
- Pokeweed – Inkberry
- Sassafras
- Passionflower/Maypop
- 2024 Cicadas
- Clover
- Iris (Tulip, Lily)
- Sagebrush
- Sycamore
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Beautyberry
- Persimmon
- Ironweed and Goldenrod
- Staghorn Sumac
- Turtles
- Water Penny Beetle
- Frogs and Toads
- Tree Bud Scales
- Birds of Prey
- Cedar Glades
- Birds and Taxonomy
- Snakes
- Stars
- Full Moon Hike
- Mulberry
- May Flies and Crane Flies
- Moss
- Cinnamon and Dandelion
- Pine and Rose
- Burdock
- Marshmallow
- Elderberry
- Chamomile and Calendula
- Lemon balm
- Milkweed
- Plantain
- Violets
- Chickweed
- Tree Nuts
- Grass
- Watershed
- Crayfish
- Growing a Garden
- Garden Hazards
- Wildflower video is here
- Rocks and Minerals
- Phenology Wheel
- Raccoons
- Evergreen Tree Study
- Owls
- Tree Leaves
- Spiders
- Squirrels
- Butterfly
- Grasshopper
- Tennessee Birds
- Tennessee Mussels
To learn a little more about how I like to lead our nature groups I’ve written about them here:
https://kindandcultivated.home.blog/grid-blog/monthly-nature-events/
And now that I have teenagers, we have a little more of a focus on science:
https://kindandcultivated.home.blog/2024/04/08/teen-nature-club/
Below are some very highly recommended publications for your homeschool! All Amazon links go to our affiliate store where we can earn a few pennies from your purchase! Thanks!
John Muir Laws (Don’t miss the free resources on his website here!)
Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature
Exploring Nature With Children
Also, check out the YouTube series by John Muir Laws here
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