One of the activities I have wanted to do for years is Nature Study. I love the idea but like art and music, it has often been put on the back burner for things like learning to read and do basic math. As we've accomplished some of these basic tasks, I have been able to add in some of the other things. I am very hopeful that this year will be one of getting the basics done in addition to some of the subjects that make our lives fuller and richer.
We will be following The Outdoor Hour, at Handbook of Nature Study. Barb posts challenges each week that will help keep us on track and give us ideas for nature study. We will be drawing and making nature journals.
Today I talked to the kids about nature study and what I hoped for this year. For the most part, they were enthusiastic (there is always one that moans about my plans). We took a walk and discussed how our nature study would go and what I expected from them. It was a nice walk. There was a deer in the brook, Chipmunks and squirrels in the woods and tons of insects of every kind. We saw many butterflies including this lovely Great Spangled Fritillary.
I am also hoping to blog more about our school year and family life in general.
