Nature Study
Reading about Math and Science
Years ago we started the practice of reading books about science and math as an ‘official’ part of our homeschool (i.e. something I make sure happens). We read not only our carefully chosen textbooks, but also biographies, picture books, explanations of concepts, and deep discussions. Why? Because, while science and math textbooks are indispensable, especially […]
Happy Birthday, Emily Carr
One of my favorite Canadian artists, Emily Carr, would have been 142 today, and there are some celebrations: The Vancouver Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of 40 of her exhilarating forest paintings this winter. I won’t be able to see it, but maybe some of you will. Instead, I can take a virtual field trip […]
Because of Creation, Nature Study Makes Sense
Nature study is an essential part of our life and homeschool. Even when we lived surrounded by pavement, we found spots of green beauty within walking distance—although sometimes it was a long walk. Nowadays we live in a small paradise, with woods, wetlands, farmland, birds, mammals, insects, our garden, and more. As I stood among […]
Sale on Classical Astronomy Curriculum and Book
Do you want to understand the night sky the way it was understood hundreds or even thousands of years ago? Do you want to know how to tell time and direction, seasons and solstices just by looking up? Resources about such fascinating aspects of classical astronomy can be difficult to find. Here’s good news, though. […]