Winter Nature Study (…and a Review of NaturExplorers – Coping with the Cold)
We have been thoroughly enjoying our study of “Coping with the Cold“, a nature study unit focusing on how animals survive the Winter. I wanted to write a quite detailed review because author Cindy West has truly created something very special in these unit studies. I’m excited to share them in hopes that other Moms and educators will find an incredible (and affordable!) tool for implementing more quality Nature Study into their homeschool. Friends, these Nature Study units are FANTASTIC! The NaturExplorers series is wonderfully in depth and so Charlotte Mason-friendly. Cindy has packed the pages full of incredible ideas and inspirations to jump start all kinds…
A Detailed Review of Five in a Row
A Little Bit about our Five in a Row Journey This review used to look a little different but I thought it was important to freshen up this space with more up-to-date thoughts on this very special program after a few more years of experience! I first published my ‘review’ of FIAR in 2013, which really isn’t that long ago… but, we’ve had 2 more years of enjoying Five in a Row and I really wanted to update the review – so, here we go! I can’t believe how long we’ve been using and loving Five in a Row. What a seriously life changing program for our family. We started…