What does observation mean in nature study?
The act of observing nature seems pretty straight forward. You simply go outside and look at all the trees, plants and animals, right? Not exactly. Observation is mainly the act of gathering information about something. Humans have been observing nature for thousands of years for the purpose of acquiring knowledge for survival. Fortunately, in recent […]
2023 NJTTS Calendar
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Nature studies for Advent, what to do?
Whether you have already kicked off your nature studies journey with your family this year or want to start now, the holiday season is a great time for getting creative and learning something new. The Advent period is particularly a special time to enjoy nature and celebrate all it has to offer. What is Advent? […]
Why you should develop a habit of reading nature books
What is better than relaxing and unwinding with a good book? Books are also a great to help kids escape into a world that captures their imagination. If you’re looking for a way to cultivate a love for nature and a passion for learning more about the world around us, investing in a few nature […]
Nature Stewardship by John Muir Laws
John Muir Laws is a naturalist and an environmental educator. He is also a research associate, scientific illustrator and an author of several nature books. In his Nature Stewardship online resource, he offers a variety of tools for your nature study journey. How to Teach Nature Journaling This is a guide developed by using nature […]
Homeschool Nature Study
Homeschool Nature Study was created by a group of veteran homeschool moms sharing homeschool nature study resources to enhance your homeschool program. Homeschool Nature Study provide resources at your fingertips and allow your family to move at their own pace. These resources can be used for guided or independent nature study. Getting Started in Homeschool […]
It’s Autumn SALE!
SALE starts 27th April- 10 May 2022, SAST. All planners & Nature Bundles are valued R2000 ($130), NOW ONLY R150 ($10) What is included: 2x Undated Planners: Protea & African Undated Planners Planner is a full-year undated planner, available in digital form. It contains Charlotte Mason quotes, famous naturalist quotes, Bible scriptures and stunning nature […]
Our Journey Westward
Nature studies can be incredibly rewarding for the whole family. It teaches us how nature works and how we can nurture it. If you’re interested in taking up nature studies with your kids and you’re looking for some guidance, you should consider Our Journey Westward, a series of Nature Study resources created by Cindy West. […]
Educational outing at Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre
For our last Nature Study group outing for the first term, we spent a day at Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre . We spent the morning with Sandy Roberts, who talked about herbs and led us in a workshop on making herbal salt. This is an amazing place for learning about herbs, exploring the various gardens, […]
Exploring Nature with Children by Lynn Seddon
Nature is incredible, and there are so many beautiful things we can learn from it. One of the most valuable lessons we can teach our kids is how nature works and how we can nurture it. There are many creative ways of achieving this, including taking regular walks in nature, watching documentaries, nature journaling and […]
