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Nature Notebooks the Easy Way

Janice Campbell — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:43:25 +0000

I have always loved Charlotte Mason’s idea of keeping nature notebooks, and tried different ways of doing it with my boys. We were never able to make a habit of nature journaling, and looking back, I realize it’s because we were trying...

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Take your children outside! Here’s why.

Janice Campbell — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:03:03 +0000

Most of my favorite childhood moments took place outside. I remember hours of playing with neighborhood children — skating, riding bikes, playing hopscotch, and acting out stories around my swing set and playhouse. Other happy hours were spent with my grandfather...

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Play is a Child’s Work

Janice Campbell — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:00:42 +0000

Deep meaning lies often in childish play. -Johann Friedrich von Schiller The outdoors used to be a place where children could run, play, build, create, and do the mildly hazardous things children love to do. I remember walking the 5′...

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Nature Fun for Summertime

Janice Campbell — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:10:45 +0000

Go outside and enjoy nature this summer. You can find enjoyable things to do, whether you're in the country or the city, so take time to get a bit grubby and share some special fun with your children!

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