Are there particular field guides you recommend for young elementary and preschool students? I’ve always been intimidated by nature study because I know so little about nature.
We like to recommend field guides that are unique to your area and contain color pictures of the subject. You can learn more here: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-choose-and-use-field-guides/
Field guides are resources that you can use to learn more about the flora and fauna of your area. You can learn more here: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-choose-and-use-field-guides/
Hi Jillian. In our home, we like to keep the nature study focus the same for children in grades 1-6. Once children are in middle and high school, they will occasionally have the same nature study focus as the younger children however at times they will have a different focus. When the focus is the same, I've found the older children often are able to dig a little deeper and relay information to the younger children (this is exciting). Ultimately, it will depend on whatever is best for your current situation. There are no hard lines you must follow. :-)
@@SimplyCharlotteMason This coming year, I plan to homeschool for the first time. I have children that will range from 10th (boy), 2nd (girl), and pre-k (3 yr, boy). I would like Nature studying to be apart of our curriculum, ( I haven't figured out the rest of the subjects yet.) Any suggestions to a new homeschooling mom?
@@KAM0327 We recommend local field guides. They are one of the best tools at your disposal. You can learn more here: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-choose-and-use-field-guides/
