Autumn Nature Study

As part of our schooling we do a lot of Nature Study. The kids were learning about different textures in nature. They examined bark, moss, leaves, and bugs. They also looked for feathers, bird nests and eggshells. Autumn came and went very quickly, at the end of October we had snow.

Examining a Maple tree.

She loved the color of that leaf

Soft moss, it was like a pillow.



Seeing this up close was amazing.
LL Bean  youtube video The Final Charge



Then we had snow in October...really.

Autumn!!!

  I really love Autumn. This is my favorite time of year. Lots of nature walks, I love the smell in the woods. For some reason I think it smells like candied apple.

  We have been busy with getting back into our schooling rhythm. We started the Book of Centuries, it seems interesting.  We are enjoying Spelling Wisdom and English for the Thoughtful Child. I really enjoy the kids learning in a fun way, most of the time they don't even realize they are learning.

  We had a Ball for CG she invited her friends with shimmering invitations. They all dressed up (very pretty and handsome). I served homemade chicken soup with pumpkin pie and hot cocoa, her favorites. The table was set. They enjoyed dinner and then some music with dancing. Some plasma car fun and a game of twister ended the evening. She had a nice time and Mom was happy she did.

 Getting the house ready for winter has been another chore. I always change the curtains and move the furniture around. It makes the house feel new. Now for the exterior of the house, yard work, and more yard work.

Adventure Academy Dad has been taking CG and SA  bike riding.

He is learning.

She loves it.

Apple picking

We had a wonderful weekend picking apples with friends. The smell was wonderful.

BUG MAINE-IA

We spent the day with friends at the State Museaum.  Bug Maine-ia day!!!  We had lots of fun and learned so much about many different insects. 

Had to get this picture

SA holding a walking stick

CG holding a walking stick



He held a tarantula!!!



We were able to touch the hissing cockroaches

SA was trying not to smile

He had to get souvenirs

I couldn't stop laughing!!!

What a great day. Thanks to our friends for going with us.   You know who you are.

Animal Farm

Using the map

Carved out of a tree

CG Is finally getting to ride a horse

This week has been exciting.  The garden is growing great. It is starting to look like a jungle out there.  The kids have been swimming, picking blueberries and raspberries, and enjoying nature.  The kids saw a very cool sand sculpture at the beach.  They both want to start school. With a schedule, they really do prefer the routine of it. Next year our "school year" will be timed differently, so they can enjoy the whole year in rhythm.   CG has started horse back riding lessons. She was so excited, the smile did not come off her face. She even wrote her self an appointment card earlier in the week. I am so happy for her.  She has read many books this year about horses.  She did a lapbook on horses. We visited the Humane Society to see and learn about the horses there and she visited a friends farm with horses. She felt ready. Now SA would like to try it as well, so he will start tomorrow.

CG brushing Harry

Walking Harry

Sand sculpture we found.

Our Fairy Gardens

SA Fairy garden

CG fairy garden

Today we saw a post my The Magic Onions and decided to enter the Fairy Garden contest.   This was new to us but we did the best that we could.  First we had to find a container, then some moss, items to include were than added. SA and CG were very happy with how they turned out.  We know the fairies will be happy.