Category Archives: nature school

Oct 24 2025

Essential Gear for Nature Studies in Your Homeschool

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When it comes to nature study, you can keep it as simple as you want. And then, there is some gear that would totally enhance your experience. Feel free to adapt this list to whatever your plan is for nature studies. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links. I really appreciate your support!

 

Essential Gear for Nature Study

Binoculars for birdwatching – If your kids are older, let them carry their own binoculars. Carry it yourself for younger kiddos. Don’t say I did not tell you.

Binoculars for Nature Study

Binoculars for Nature Study

 

Nature journals are homeschool must-haves. Click here to download a FREE 30-page Nature Journal. If you want to pay money for it, by all means. Get one for yourself, too. Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Continue reading »

Mar 6 2022

Courthouse Rock Hike

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Our first hike this year with the homeschooling group happened last week. The weather has been so uncooperative, that we barely had any hikes this year. And when there was a hike, we were either ill or doing Spelling Bee or some other activity that had already been planned.

Mom, daughter, son, waterfall

By the waterfall

This trail amazed us. Located only 25 minutes away from our house, in the National Park, it offers everything you might want in a trail. Some flat areas, some vertical terrain, views, boulders, creek, trees, wild flowers, everything. The weather felt like summer. I dressed in layers, which helped, but it shocked me how hot it got – 75F! Continue reading »