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Winter Birds and Nests Scavenger Hunt #NatureBookClub {Link Up}

January 20, 2018 By Thaleia 3 Comments

This month’s theme for Nature Book Club is Winter Birds and Nests. We read the book Birds, Nests and Eggs which talks about different birds and the types of nests that they make. I decided it would be fun to go on a Nest Scavenger Hunt around our neighborhood. We then went outside and started looking for nests.

(Lil’ Red said his favorite bird and nest is the American Goldfinch. We have seen these a few times in our neighborhood in the Spring or Summer. They often visit Grandma’s feeders.)

We bundled up with coats, hats, and winter boots. I handed Lil’ Red a pair of binoculars and off we went.

We first spotted a large nest high up in a neighbor’s tree. We think it might be a squirrel’s nest.

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Summer Reading Club Programs Around the Miami Valley Area

May 5, 2019 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

We love taking advantage of various Summer Reading Club programs from a variety of different libraries. Since I look up lots of different Summer Reading Club dates and activities I thought I would share those with my loyal local readers! Our family usually takes part in a handful of programs at various library locations around the Miami Valley but I am always looking for more free family friendly events especially for my teens.

Check out the 2022 Summer Reading Club Programs Around the Miami Valley Area List #SummerReading

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Each Summer I build our calendar around the free programs that I find and Summer Reading Club programs are a big part in our fun! I am loving all the variety of programs the libraries I have contacted so far have told me about from STEM to music to art. We also make sure to prepare Summer Reading spaces as soon as the weather is warm and are sure to look up the Kids Summer Movie schedule.

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Free Nature Study Resources

September 27, 2016 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

I love free resources and digital resources are even better! I have been collecting free homeschool resources for awhile and love using free nature study resources. I think that many parents overlook the incredible value that nature study has to offer. If you take your children out in nature not only are they learning about nature but science, art, community, preservation, and their place in the world! That’s a lot of concepts that you cannot learn from a book!

Free Nature Study Resources great for ALL ages! #naturestudy #homeschool #science #freebies

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Free Kindle Books to Save Your Summer Sanity

June 15, 2015 By Thaleia

What parent or caregiver couldn’t use a little help to save your Summer sanity? Now that most schools are out for an extended time it’s time to plan some awesome activities to keep your children engaged.

I wanted to fill my own tablet with tons of free Kindle books to be my backup in case all of my Summer planning fails to keep the dreaded ” Mom, I am bored.” phrase from happening. We have joined Summer Reading clubs at the library, looked up nature programs from 3 different facilities, and have added in the cheap movie club movies. Sometimes all the planning in the world cannot keep your kids from being bored.
Remember you do not have to own a Kindle in order to take advantage of free Kindle books and I am using affiliate links within this post. All you need to do is download the free Kindle App for your phone, tablet, PC, or Desktop!

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Sky and Space Educational Items Under $25

February 5, 2019 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

If you have some sky and space lovers in your house like I do then you will want to be sure that they have some basic sky and space equipment. I have scoured Amazon to bring you a list of some fun and educational items related to sky and space. I am hoping that your family will enjoy some of these items as much as my children have.

Explore all things #Sky and #Space with this list of educational items for kids for February’s #NatureBookClub theme! #naturestudy

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Basic Telescope– You do not need to spend a fortune on a really good telescope to encourage your young sky observer. Starting with a much simpler and cheaper telescope will allow you to see if a larger investment is worth it down the road. Or you could take your family to an Observatory or Star Gazing event as well as check with your local library to see if they offer equipment to borrow.
Binoculars– Many times during the year you can observe some items in the sky with a pair of binoculars. We own multiple pairs of binoculars and share with you how to pick a pair of binoculars for your child.
Solar System– A nice 3D solar system can bring learning about each planet a little more real to life for your child.
Space Station Play Set- We picked up a set many years ago when our teens were younger. It’s been played with by all four kids! You can choose from a simple toob with 12 items or a huge bucket with 60 pieces.
Books about Sky and Space- There’s a ton of great books both picture books and field guides so I dedicated an entire post to a list of sky and space books for kids.
Constellation Flashcards– This unique tin holds the Qurious Space game that can be played by up to 18 people!
Space Science Kit- The Magic School Bus offers a nice kit called The Secrets of Space for children ages 5-12.
Women of NASA LEGO Set- If your child wants to learn about the women who have been a part of space history then this Ideas Women of NASA LEGO Set.
Field Guide- We own the National Audubon Society First Field Guide Night Sky edition.