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Educational Camping Activities

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:10:51 +0000

Going camping with the family? Here’s a list of 10 fun educational camping activities for kids. Even if you’re taking a relaxed approach to homeschooling this summer, you can still combine the excitement of camping with some hands-on, nature-filled activities that will have your kids learning without even realizing it. # 1 – Plant Identification …

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Studying the Chipmunk and What It Eats

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:34:24 +0000

I have decided my daughter will continue her “Animal Studies” learning about local animals, animals she can actually study in real life herself. We are currently studying the chipmunk. If she were older I would give her a notebook to take outside to jot down her observations on the chipmunk. She’s only 4. Although she can …

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Foraging With Kids

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:24:07 +0000

Summer is here and it’s the perfect time of year for some outdoor learning. This summer my daughter and I have begun learning foraging. My 5 year old is naturally interested in learning to forage as she is always looking outdoors for things she can eat. Honestly, it’s my duty to learn this with her so she learns …

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Forest Scavenger Hunt – Identifying Plants in Search of the Perfect Paint Colors

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:27:52 +0000

Our family lives in a forest, so we decided to do a forest and woods theme. Going along nicely with the theme, I chose the book A New Friend (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse). (affiliate link) My daughter received this book as a gift. The cover looks cute and adorable but I will be honest, I …

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