As much as possible, weather permitting, your classroom should be outside in natural surroundings. Use a table or home-type desk for the student to work at when inside. (You will need a place to store books and materials.) Use a chalkboard that is of medium size and portable. It can be used for illustrations whenContinue reading “The Outdoor Classroom”
Category Archives: Nature Study
New Release: Bible Lessons, Nature, and the Character Qualities
Bible Lessons, Nature, and the Character Qualities, also known as Booklet 1 in the Family Bible Lessons Series. This booklet is no longer in the catalogue, but we believe many of you will enjoy having it as a resource for those of you that are using the Family Bible Lessons. DOWNLOAD HERE
New Release: Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle is a small booklet sharing information on this plant and also shares information about the character trait of “Faithfulness”. DOWNLOAD HERE
New Release: Handbook for Gardening and Learning
A collection of ideas to teach to your student while gardening or stories, poems, articles to read before going out into the garden. “…Speak [ponder] to the earth, and it shall teach thee…” (Job 12:8). DOWNLOAD HERE
New Release: Grape Vineyard
The Grape Vineyard is part of our Miscellaneous Resources. This booklet will explain what the plant is, its history, medicinal uses, how to grow it, activities , and more. DOWNLOAD HERE
New Release: Outline for Gardening
Need help planning your garden work? This outline is one method for working in your garden. This item is not listed in our catalogue, but it is an older publication. DOWNLOAD HERE
New Release: Geometry in Nature
Geometry in Nature is part of the SEM Mathematics Series. This book will teach/reinforce elementary Geometry concepts within nature and everyday activities. It may be a help to those that struggle to recognize mathematical concepts in every day life. DOWNLOAD HERE