Comments on: Homeschool Seaside Nature Nature Study, Living Books, and Nature Journal Pages

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:36:47 +0000

Yes to children's books! We recently re-read Wind in the Willows and started on the Beatrix Potter series. My favourite books are children's books with beautiful artwork and strong but simple messages. There's a lot of wisdom in Wind in the Willows, Miss Rumphius, Little Bear, Potter stories, and so many others. I think it was a way for those authors to extend the magic hours of early childhood. I think these type of authors never outgrew that "purple hour" of childhood and I'd like to go back to it myself.

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:59:23 +0000

In reply to Candis.

You are not weird! I love children's books so much I volunteer to do story times at my local library – not for *them* – – for *me* – – 🙂

By: Candis

Candis — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:58:23 +0000

In reply to Penny. The ice hangings sound like a fun project ~ and so pretty too! Thank You Shirley Ann for a nice wintery idea.

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:57:01 +0000

In reply to Penny.

That's nice idea – I'll start collecting pine needles today since the snow is minimal right now – thanks! 🙂

By: Shirley Ann

Shirley Ann — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:47:43 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. I think that we are constantly having to fight against busyness aren't we? It's just about finding a balance somehow because there are things that simply cannot be left undone. Sometimes it can feel that we are not in control of those things and I think that's what makes us feel rushed.

By: Shirley Ann

Shirley Ann — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:44:47 +0000

In reply to Candis. Candis I'm so glad to hear that others like to read children's books too! Makes me feel less weird LOL.

By: Shirley Ann

Shirley Ann — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:43:54 +0000

In reply to Penny.

I LOVE snow Penny so that makes me a little envious I have to say 😀
You could do some lovely snowy nature studies and activities. I once made some lovely ice hangings by freezing pine needles and berries in a round baking tray and then hung it outdoors in the icy weather – it made for a very pretty decoration and it was fun for us to see how quickly it melted as the day heated up.

By: Shirley Ann

Shirley Ann — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:41:01 +0000

In reply to jan. It really is Jan, and no matter the weather, its always lovely to take a walk on the beach.

By: Candis

Candis — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:54:27 +0000

I love reading children's books, and I will be looking up the ones you mentioned. I agree ~ they are a simple joy. Thank you Shirley Ann. Blessings ~

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:30:02 +0000

Considering I walked in 10 degree (F) weather and snow this morning, this post is especially delightful! Thank you for sharing your excitement and enthusiasm for nature study, your joy is contagious!