August Newsletter Activities
Andi from Declared Unto Him shares how their family used the Study Grid from the August Newsletter in their garden: Creation Study-August Garden. They share images of some of their finds like a spiral and an insect pollinating in the garden. Thanks for the glimpse into your summer nature study and journals too.
Tricia from Hodgepodge shares how her young daughter wanted to use the August Newsletter Study Grid all by herself: Cultivating Curiosity with Nature Study. Tricia says, “She’s six. And she’s had practice. We’ve noticed nature together for some time now. And for some time now, she’s pointed things out to me. She wants to study nature as part of her day.” Warms my heart.
Cristy shares their entry, Working Through the August Outdoor Hour Challenge Grid, with carnival readers. She struggled with the suggestion to “make a little mud and walk through it with your bare feet”. In the end, two of her children enjoyed the experience and made some great mud observations. A+ Cristy for working outside your comfort zone.
Jenny Anne from Royal Little Lambs writes about their End of Summer Nature Study. They did some observations in their garden and then followed up with some nature journal entries. Lovely images! Looks like they used the study grid from the newsletter too….nicely done.
Carol from Journey and Destination submits their August Nature Notebook. This entry will give you a glimpse into their flower study in Australia. I especially liked the camellia, the iris, and the daphne. I’m sure she would love to hear your favorite flower in a comment. 🙂
Granite and Other Igneous Rocks
Phyllis from All Things Beautiful submits their families Granite and Other Igneous Rock Study to the carnival. Their family compared pegmatite (an igneous rock) and granite for their nature journals. Nicely done!
Zonnah and her son studied Igneous Rocks this month and you can see a book suggestion and a sample of his nature journal in this entry. I always enjoy seeing how families adapt challenges to fit their needs.
Heidi from Home Schoolroom shares their granite study in this entry: Gearing Up and Cleaning Out. They were able to visit a granite quarry as part of this nature study! Check out the excellent journal examples too.
Monarch Butterflies
Robin from Acadmia shares their entry, A Trip to Beaver Creek Nature Reserve with carnival readers. Don’t miss the insect images including the very last one…a beautiful monarch butterfly. You can also read her entry: Jewelweed and Tabbi’s Garden for your nature loving pleasure.
Cristy from Crafty Cristy submits their Fritillary Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Garden entry which no one should miss viewing! She has each stage of the fritillary butterfly life cycle going on in her garden..on her passionflower vine. What an excellent way to learn about this beautiful insect.
Potpourri
Phyllis From All Things Beautiful has done an amazing job at writing her own lesson for the Venus Fly Trap in the style found in the Handbook of Nature Study. She outlines the study just like you would find in the book and includes ideas for study and images as well. Makes me want to study this interesting subject! Phyllis also has submitted another interesting post for you to glean some ideas from: Habitats, part 4: Adding Isopods to the Terrarium.
Jen from Snowfall Academy shares how they completed Our Sunflower Project, growing sunflowers on their fourth floor apartment balcony! They completed this long term project with careful observations and journal entries. This is such an encouraging example of how you can make the opportunity for nature study happen just about anywhere.
Barbara from Schoolhouse on the Prairie is going to entertain you with her Summer Photo Challenge entry: Summer Photos that Tell a Tale. I loved seeing how they adapted the challenge ideas to fit their trip back east and then home again. My favorite? The blue crab for rocks/sand/shells.
Makita has submitted three wonderful summertime nature studies they completed with follow-up nature journals. You will love seeing their Tide Pools and OIMB adventures. They were able to see the Perseids Meteor Shower 2012. Finally, their Wintu Trail Nature Study. What a busy summer!
Don’t forget to share your blog entries with the Outdoor Hour Challenge Blog Carnival. All entries done in September are eligible for the next edition. The deadline for entries is 9/29/12 and you can send them directly to me: harmonyfinearts@yahoo.com or submit them at the blog carnival site (link on the sidebar of my blog).
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