April 19, 2008 - Nature Study -- Turtles
Nature walks are always something I have to be very deliberate about. Being away from home in an urban area makes it even harder! But it is true that nature is all around you. We found an oasis of animal life in an unlikely place -- a pool of turtles in an apartment courtyard!
Comments
April 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by socalval
what a great study! I love how you incorporate notebooking and photos into your studies. It really helps us homeschool mom's visualize the topic. Turtles are amazing!!!
Valerie
April 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
You're in Hong Kong and doing a nature study! LOL You are so good. Thanks for showing me a practical way to use that Handbook. I haven't opened it since I read Pocketful of Pinecones over 2 years ago!
April 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hi!! I have been meaning to tell you I made your chicken croquetts and they were a hit here. My husband kept saying, "this is a fun meal". I think it was a meal that reminded of us home. Then I read your blog today and see you are visiting here. How exciting! Okay, I know you would rather be home. Yuck, you got hit with all the rain. Enjoy your stay.
Beth
http://proclaiming-peace.blogspot.com/
April 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by madiantin.blogspot.com
Hey! I was born in Hong Kong! =) Wave hello to Kowloon Maternity Hospital for me. =)
April 20, 2008 - How fun!
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
What a beautiful blessing. You are truly doing an amazing job with your school and the raising of your little girl!!
April 20, 2008 - Great!
Posted by deedeeuk
What a great nature study! I need to get that book!
April 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sheri
hi! Thanks for commenting on my blog. It's funny because I am over here (at your blog) all of the time. I find it fascinating! I love how hands on you are and what a great little artist your daughter is!
Sheri (theshadesofpink.blogspot.com)
April 21, 2008 - That is so true!
Posted by Anonymous
Nature is all around us! We had the same experience when we were travelling around Saudi recently. Hope everything went well with your visa run. I know how it is. I love how you were still able to do school. I will have to start doing that when we're on the road. Thanks for that post!
Chris
April 21, 2008 - Turtles
Posted by HarmonyArtMom
There is something magical about a turtle. They are so clumsy on land but they are so graceful in the water. I love Sprite's drawing in her nature journal.
We love to take our nature study on the road. I have the HNS loaded on my laptop so I can tap into it wherever we are. Always some little tidbit to learn even if the exact animal or plant isn't in there.
Thanks for the glimpse into your traveling nature study.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
April 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by urbanbutterfly
Way to seize the moment!! Great turtle drawing, Sprite!!
April 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by timbuck2mom
What an encouraging post! Thanks.
April 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by happycamper
Yes, nature is all around us. And your dd seems to appreciate the finer things in life, God's creation.
Jenn
April 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kimalita
What a treasure in someone's backyard! Thats very cool --- way to go finding things on your mini vacation!
April 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Keri
Sprite has very nice handwriting!
April 25, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>
Posted by EEEEMommy
I absolutely adore you, Jimmie!
I just finished reading Pocketful of Pinecones by Karen Andreola, and while I found it to be a delightful book and gleaned so much from it, I couldn't help but think the entire time I was reading it, that these are the same kinds of things I learn reading your blog. This post is a prime example. You take all the intimidation out of nature studies and inspire me to be more observant and take the initiative to do this kind of thing with my own kids!
You're a gem! Have a lovely day!
Grace and Peace,
Angel
Edited by EEEEMommy on April 24, 2008 at 1:38 PM
May 3, 2008 - Nature journaling
Posted by 318sunday
I have just finished reading a Charlotte Mason companion, and a friend of mine sent me to your squidoo website about nature journaling. We began journaling this week. I added you to my friends list so I could watch what you are doing and 'copy'. The boys have had so much fun doing it this week!
