Planning a U.S. National Parks Study

A family sits together at the Badlands National Park sign.

Whether you are planning a visit to one or more National Parks in the U.S. this summer,  looking for some fun at-home summer learning options, planning homeschool units, or chasing deep interests for yourself or your children, learning about the National Parks together can be a joy for all ages. This can be as academic … Read more

Citizen Science for Outdoorsy Kids

Citizen science, sometimes called community science or crowd-sourced science, is exactly what it sounds like: scientific research conducted by everyday people. You don’t need a degree or fancy equipment to participate. In fact, many projects are especially well-suited for children, making the most of their natural curiosity and keen observation skills while contributing to real … Read more

Nature Study for More Outdoor Fun

Child looking at a jar with bugs in it.

Spend any time around a homeschooling crowd, and you’ll hear the term “nature study” tossed around. What is nature study? Is it just for those crazy (or not-so-crazy) homeschoolers? Can it work for me? How can I incorporate it into our lives? These are just a few of the questions that I’ll answer in this … Read more

Homeschooling Life Outside: Simple Ways to Learn Outdoors

Homeschooling Life Homeschooling. The very word that sent shivers down the spine of many a mom at the start of the pandemic is now part of their normal daily vocabulary. For others, the idea of spending quality time in nature was a foreign concept until there was nothing to do but go outside. Both homeschooling … Read more