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
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.
Random Page in my free Nature Journal
Magnifying glasses – The reason I picked this two-pack for you is because we kept misplacing our one and only magnifying glass. Get this kit. Hide one in a place that YOU will remember. 🙂 Let the kids use the other one. They will misplace it. That is a given. Yes, it will resurface at some point. Until it does, get the other one out of hiding and keep an eye on it. I may or may not have learned to do this in my own homeschool.
Magnifying Glasses
Insect Collection Kit – Keep it all tidy and organized. Nothing worse than trying to chase all these small parts all over the house.
Gorgeous Insect Collection Kit
Field guides
Rocks and Minerals – Our daughter competed in Science Olympiad and one of her events was Rocks and Minerals. We learned so much from this Field Guide!
Insects and Spiders – I know. You dislike spiders. Your kids might not. Besides, insects can be really, really cute. Ignore the pictures of spiders. Focus on the ladybugs. 🙂
Insects and Spiders Audubon Field Guide
Fishes – So many fishes. So much to learn. Take this along when you visit an aquarium.
Mammals – What would we do without our furry friends?
Mammals Field Guide
Other Essential Gear for Your Homeschool
Backpacks for nature walks – One good backpack can last you 20 years or more. So choose wisely. Pay once, use throughout your whole homeschooling career.
Solid Backpack
Last but not least, make sure you pack your water bottle as you hit the trails. Water comes in handy not just to drink, but also to wash away a skinned knee, or hands that have touched the ground one too many times.
