21 Simple, Fun Earth Day Activities That Teach Kids to Care
Earth Day is an opportunity to exercise good stewardship and show kids how to care for the planet God gave us. But, you want to
5 Fun Facts About Flowers for Kids Who Love Them
Everyone knows that flowers have petals and smell nice. You probably also know that bees and butterflies land on them and gather their nectar. They
The Importance of Trees for Kids Who Don’t Know
We tend to take trees, and plants in general, for granted. Most children know that trees are shady and pretty, but how about the importance
7 Facts About Trees for Kids Who Hate Trees
I haven’t really met a kid who hated all trees. But, I have met kids who hate certain trees because of the way their fruits
5 Reasons why study botany in high school
As I’m sure you know, most high schoolers take three science courses. These are: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Some students may also take a Computer
Top 10 STEM Careers in Botany You Must Check Out!
Does your teen love plants? Is he looking for something a bit off the beaten path to do after high school? Maybe one these careers
Best Picture Books About Plants: The Top 20 Favorites
When my children were younger, one of my favorite places was the library. We regularly brought home stacks of books, as I’m sure your family
5 Creative Ways to Use a Native Garden with Kids
Planting a garden with kids can be one of the most rewarding ways to teach them about plants. It provides a custom made nature study
7 Facts About Plants for Kids Who Hate Plants
When we share facts about plants for kids, we often start out with dry, boring stuff like how to define botany. Unfortunately, that’s how most
5 Awesome Ways to Learn Parts of Plants for Kids
One of the great things about summer is the abundance of plants. It seems like the trees suddenly sprout leaves from one day to the
How to Approach Nature for Kids Who Love Electronics
We know our kids should spend more time outdoors in the warmer months, but sometimes it’s hard. It can feel like pulling teeth to get
How to define botany so kids will love it
Have you ever tried to define botany for your kids? How did that go? Did you get the eye roll? And then did you say,
25 Unplugged Fun Winter Activities Your Kids Will Love
I live in northern Illinois, where right now, there is close to two feet of snow on the ground! It’s been a while since we’ve
The ultimate guide to fun winter nature study ideas
First of all, winter doesn’t have to keep you cooped up inside. There are plenty of things to see in the winter that are harder
Why is botany important? 8 benefits of teaching botany
With all the focus on technology careers, math, and science, we might wonder, why is botany important? Why bother teaching kids about plants? Isn’t it
How to Teach Kids About Plants: The Best Ideas Ever!
I really hate how schools teach kids about plants. It’s soooo boring! If you really want to know how to teach kids about plants, don’t
Living Books About Plants: 5 Wonderful Ways to Use Them
In my homeschooling journey, we read a LOT of books. We use other things, too, such as videos or YouTube channels, field trips, hands-on projects
Favorite Kids Nature Must-Haves for a Love for Outdoors
It’s in a kids nature to run around and explore the outdoors. I see this in my two year old granddaughter every day. She can’t
Learning outside inspires new interests
Now that we can get outside and enjoy nicer weather, our spirits rise. But, what do we do outside? There are many benefits to outdoor
Best Educational Fall Nature Activities for Kids: A Scavenger Hunt!
I love fall. Usually, it’s still warm enough to get outside for fall nature activities but cool enough that I’m not sweating buckets. I hate
6 surprising benefits of outdoor play backed by science
Here in the northern hemisphere, it is summer and since I live near the Great Lakes, it is precious. For three months, it is warm
