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Seasonal homeschooling. How it`s opened up a world of opportunity for us 👇.
A few years ago we discovered seasonal homeschooling, taking advantage of what each season has to offer and creating a lifestyle of learning. No more more daily "classes", but instead an immersive way of learning. Most of our studying is through unit studies, focusing on one idea and applying it to multiple subjects. One month might be alternative energy, and one month might be Vikings. Most people learn by experience, kids are no exception, so we`ve found a way to make learning, traveling, AND adventure a way of life.
Here`s our yearly schedule:
Winter: History based studies. A season of slowness and contemplation. We slow down our travel schedule and focus on history, visiting lots of museums.
Spring: Lifestyle based studies. We do most of of our big travels during the "shoulder season", spring and fall. Less crowds, lower prices, and a great time for big field trips all over the country.
Summer: Science based studies. Natural science is all around us in the summer! There are so many opportunities to watch things grow and long hours for experimenting and discovering. Our travel schedule slows down, to avoid the crowds, and we stick to local adventures and lots of days swimming at the lake.
Fall: Lifestyle based studies. Our biggest travel season of the year! We travel pretty much non stop in the Fall, the summer crowds are gone and the weather is perfect for hiking. We treat this season like most would a "summer break". We`ll still do lots of lifestyle studies, junior ranger badges, learning more about the places we`re visiting, and amazing experiences too.
What about the basics? We`re not a total unschool family, it`s still important to me that my kids are set up for any opportunity they might want in the future. So math and reading are daily non-negotiables for us. Every weekday, year round.
What do you think about seasonal homeschooling? Crazy or genius?
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Isn’t this a beautiful handcraft for Autumn Leaves Week in Exploring Nature with Children!
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Thank you to lindamydlak for sharing. Do pop over to Linda’s account for details.
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A beautiful pond diorama for Summer Pond Study Week in Exploring Nature with Children!
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Made by lindamydlak (do pop over to Linda’s page for the loveliest home education inspiration!) from a tutorial by ellenmchenrybasementworkshop
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It`s almost Harvest Moon Week in Exploring Nature with Children, with the Harvest Moon itself falling on the 20th of September. One of my favourite weeks!
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This year is quite an unusual year! The Harvest Moon is the name of the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox. This year those two events both fall into the same week.
I have planned Harvest Moon Week from 13th – 19th Sept. When the Harvest Moon occurs on the 20th, you will have learned all about it & be ready to observe it’s beauty. Autumn Equinox Week will be from the 20th-25th Sept, with the equinox itself falling on the 22nd.
You are of course welcome to plan the weeks any way that you please, including combining the weeks.
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Pop over to the website for some useful information for your study (there`s a direct link in my profile raisinglittleshoots )
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Our page is very much about community; think of it as your virtual homeschool nature study co op 🥰
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Our community uses the #exploringnaturewithchildren hashtag, & this week`s specific hashtag will be #enwcharvestmoonweek
Please use the hashtags to connect with other families working through ENWC this year.
I am always thrilled to see your ENWC adventures, so please do feel free to tag me, and I may share your photograph on the RLS page.
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Exploring Nature With Children is an open and go curriculum. To make it even easier, I have created a free calendar for you to download. There`s a direct link in my profile raisinglittleshoots
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As a homeschooling family of seven, we know the importance of quality educational resources! We`re also big fans of social and emotional learning tools we can utilize for our kids to continue to develop their sense of self. A newer resource, we’ve recently been introduced to, is the Virtual Gap Year myvirtualgapyear from nexleader with partners Growing Leaders growingleaders and Leading Tomorrow leading.tomorrow
Our second oldest is still a little too young to take advantage, but it`s definitely one we`ll consider building into the plan when she heads into her senior year, next year.
The six-month virtual program equips its participants to become world class at leading themselves through self-discovery and awareness. Some of its benefits include:
📝 Creation of their own Self-Leadership Action Plan
📈 A resume-differentiating certificate upon completion
💼 Gaining priority access to paid internship opportunities
💵 Having a chance to win a $1,000 college scholarship
Whether you`re looking for a companion to your teen`s home curriculum or something to bridge the gap for your college student during this global pandemic, I’d check out the Virtual Gap Year.
Head to their profile or website www.myvirtualgapyear.com to learn more.
If you decide to apply, make sure to use code LANES50 to avoid the application fee!
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(This is the garage view out of our toy hauler we sold this past summer.)
It`s Autumn Leaves Week in Exploring Nature with Children!
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Thank you to rainbowsandfireflies for sharing this simple and fun activity, perfect for this week. All you need are googly eyes, a permanent marker, and of course, autumn leaves. Do pop over to Diana`s page for more home education inspiration.
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An alternative to single use plastics would be embroidered wool felt eyes, or even just cut out paper circles and draw on the pupils.
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Happy exploring!
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☀️ Slow Down Summer Gift-away ☀️
All around us, nature is working wonders. I am honoured to have been able to join with my friends to bring the wonder of summer and all things nature school to your home.
We are giving away:
🌿 Exploring Nature with Children Curriculum by raisinglittleshoots
🌿 Double-Sided Wooden Lifecycle Board by jackandlinktoys
🌿 Summer Nature Journal by raising_up_wild_things
🌿 $30 shop credit to withhisgrace to stock up in prints
🌿$30 credit to safariltd to stock up on nature critters
🌿 Nature Anatomy & Slow Down books to further your studies
To enter:
— Save + Like this post.
— Click the 👤 icon on photo and follow tagged accounts.
— Comment to let us know your child’s favorite critters to search for in nature.
— Tagging friends and sharing to stories helps spread the word. 🐝
That’s it! Winner will be chosen on Wednesday, June 23rd. US & Canadian Residents only. Not affiliated with Instagram
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