PDF Nature Bundle (Print-at-Home)

PDF - Print-at-Home (no physical products will be mailed)
 
Never be within doors when you can rightly be without.”- If this quote from Charlotte Mason describes your student, this is the homeschool nature study bundle you’ve been looking for! 
 
Students will have a chance to explore the outdoors while also having fun. They’ll see how the forest changes in a year, dive deep into the world of birds, and discover unique ways to learn about nature. Add your desired history and math curriculum to cover all your basic subjects. 
Use daily and complete in a year. 
 
Students can also spread out the journals to make them last several years. A suggested lesson plan is included below.  Students can work independently, in a small group, or as a class. All you need to add are library books, podcasts, videos, and art supplies. Then document your learning in these guided journals. 
 
Suggested Age Range- 8+
A wide range of ages can use these journals by selecting age-appropriate study materials.
 
All About Rainforests: Rainforests are some of our most precious natural resources. In this journal, students will learn about some of the amazing creatures and features in rainforests worldwide.
 
12 Months in the Forest:  Students will learn how forest life changes every month by studying animals, plants, weather, clouds, seasons, and so much more! This journal covers multiple subjects: science, forestry, botany, reading, drawing, logic, record-keeping, poetry, journaling, observation, and exploration!
 
Nature Study & Outdoor Science Journal Creativity and discovery at its best, this journal invites students into nature study.  Students will learn about different animals, weather, and plants. They’ll also learn to record their nature observations. 
 
Tropical Birds Research Journal: Students will research, finish activities, color, and enjoy breathtaking photography of 26 tropical birds.
 
Bird Watching Journal: Sure to delight new and seasons bird watchers. Plenty of space for drawings and notes; plus places to document sightings, compare gender differences, and more
 
Below are a few options for scheduling your Fun-Schooling day. There is no “wrong” way to use Fun-Schooling Journals. Be creative! Please reach out if you need help with planning/scheduling.

We recommend the same number of pages per day as a child’s age. An 8-year-old would work on 8 pages/day, a 14-year-old would work on 14 pages/day. One page is a single side of the paper- not both.

Option 1- Pure loop. Stick everything in a pile. Let your child decide how many pages to complete in each journal as they work through the stack. After they finish with a journal, it goes to the bottom of the pile. This is the most child-led and relaxed method.
Option 2- Half the pages per day from one journal and half from another, completing two journals per day. 
Option 3- Theme days. For example, Monday Core Journal. Tuesday, Language Arts. Wednesday, Geography- etc.
Option 4- Half pages from a core journal, the rest from one single subject journal.
Option 5- Work in-depth on one journal and complete it thoroughly, then move on to the following journal. Most journals will last six-twelve weeks with this method.