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My children learn plenty about nature just by taking a walk and collecting what they find in a jar (or much to my chagrin, the occasional pocket). But if you are ready to really go on a nature walk and record what you find, here are some items to help:
Start with a hand painted Nature Tote from Oney
Add some supplies from Christian Book Distributors:
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Handheld microscope |
Binocular viewer |
Bug viewer-sm |
Bug viewer-med |
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Magnifying glass 2-pack |
Compass |
Binoculars |
Forceps |
Don't forget to check the Latest Sales and Coupon Codes for any discounts before buying!
Let your child sketch what they find using watercolor pencils or chubby colored pencils at Stuff Kids Like Childrens's Arts & Crafts 
or at The Crayola Store .
You can find more art supplies at Kazoo:
  Adventure Journal Log   Drawing Paper Art Pad 
Consider a few books to assist you in your studies from Christian Book Distributors:
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Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study with the Gentle Art of Learning
Diaries are usually kept private--but not this one! It reveals the secret hopes, joys and disappointments one woman experiences throughout her first year of homeschooling. Filled with delightful quotes and other tidbits, this book on 'the gentle art of learning' provides over 100 examples of what to look for on a nature walk, poems and questions for your own homeschooling journey. More than heartwarming reading, it offers both a practical guide to nature study and a little encouragement for you. A supplemental section features Charlotte Mason quotations and suggestions for further reading. 272 pages, softcover. | |
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Complete Book of Seasons
Every aspect of seasons is explored here with full page illustrations, intriguing sidebars and informative text. Both the scientific changes that create seasons, and their hallmarks of monsoons, dry seasons, hurricanes and tornados, are explained with well crafted illustrations. Yet not only is the technical side of seasons explored, but the author takes great care to include the cultural apsects of seasons, whether sports, festivals or other traditions from around the world. 96 pages, hardcover with dust-jacket. | |
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Keeping a Nature Journal, Second Edition
Hone your children's powers of observation as they delve into the wonders of the natural world. Filled with beautiful illustrations, this excellent teacher's resource offers tips for documenting what you see, pointers on sketching and watercoloring, suggestions for keeping accurate records, ideas for teaching nature journaling to a group, and much more. Ideal for city and country dwellers alike! (Includes some "New Age" poetry.) 214 pages, softcover from Workman. | |
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The Usborne Young Naturalist Kid Kit
The Usborne Kid Kit, Your Naturalist, is an introduction to nature study for complete beginners. There is much more to being a naturalist than simply collecting and identifying animals and plants. This books shows how to set about collecting, observing and experimenting in the natural world. There are lots of activities and projects to do and ideas for going further. This kit is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to take up a fun new hobby. This kit includes 1 paperback book, 1 notepad, 1 pencil and 1 compass. | |
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Garden Fun! Indoors & Out--In Pots & Small Spots
Dig right in with Quick Starts green-thumb fun and plant a windowsill "nibbling" salad and a circle-of-bloom bouquet garden. Make a measure-it-up rain gauge and a productive wormery in a bin. Color the world with flowers! Sow a red, white, and blue flag and write your name with soon-to-bloom flowers. Make perfect planters from an old soccr ball and cleats! Then, build some fun topiary designs in a pot. Dribble juice from picked-at-peak-ripeness strawberries and raise a trio of bug. |
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The Kingfisher Illustrated Nature Encyclopedia
With 1,000 breathtaking photographs that give the reader a "you are there" feeling, this colorful resource is a real page-turner! Opening chapters look at the formation of our planet and the evolution of life. Subsequent chapters examine in detail all forms of animal and plant life---from protozoans to pollination to predators---and explore their habitats. Ages 9 and up. 320 pages, hardcover. | |
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Or try these books from Bookcloseouts.com:
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Bugs, an enclyclopedia of insects for young readers. 16 insects are introduced using facts, scientific drawings and rhyme. (40 pages, softcover, $3.49) |
Field Trips This fabulous book by well known nature writer Jim Arnosky offers an excellent guide for those new to nature walks. (hardcover, $7.99)
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In The Garden (Brighter Child Activity Book) This 32 page book is filled with mazes, dot-to-dots and more for just $1.49. A great alternative on a rainy day.
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In the Garden Activity Book This book offers mazes, puzzles, and other activities to teach alphabet, colors, shapes and patterns. Just $1.99 for 32 pages of stuff to do.
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Into the Woods: Jonh James Audubon Lives His Dream This picture book includes excerpts from Audubon's journals and drawings. The book depicts Audubon's determination to follow his dreams. (hc $7.99) |
Made by God: Plants This 32 page book offers 12 units on plants and plant parts. The plants studied are all mentioned in the Bible too! (softcover, $2.50) |
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