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In Seven Reasons to Set a Homeschool Hiking Goal, I noted that going for a hike and observing the nature around you is a perfect way to practice many school subjects you have been learning all year. It is great to learn that information at home, but when you go out into the world and … Continue reading Five School Subjects to Practice While Hiking
Spring's arrival always makes us want to get out of the house and away from our typical homeschool lessons. One great way to do this is by setting a hiking goal to accomplish throughout the spring months. Here are seven reasons why making a hiking goal is a great addition to your homeschool. Movement We … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Set a Homeschool Hiking Goal
No matter what we are learning or experiencing as a family, I like to include some good books to go along with the subject or situation! Since we have been working on a goal of hiking all the trails at our local nature center, I thought it was appropriate to bring some books about hiking … Continue reading 13 Books to Get Your Children Excited About Hiking
When taking children on their first hiking experiences, it is important to teach them appropriate behavior just as you would in any other situation. Let's face it, children can be impulsive and in their excitement might not make the best decisions. Below are nine "etiquette rules" for hiking. I find it is best to approach … Continue reading 9 Hiking Etiquette Rules to Teach Your Children
Last year, the kids and I explored dyeing eggs for Easter using different foods. The results were amazing and we had so many opportunities to experiment with the process! They were able to practice their math and science skills and have lots of fun at the same time. Here is the step-by-step process for dyeing … Continue reading Experimenting with Dyeing Eggs Naturally