…find some moss…and take a break at the swingset.
On another morning outside you might even find an earthworm to study!
Later in the week, on a sunny Saturday, we head to Mama Ann’s to explore the well worn paths.
A whole carpet of moss!
Back at home…then we ask the question – what is the difference between moss and lichen? And we pull out the microscope and look even closer for an answer. (Apologia Biology study for the older two. Sure love how nature study goes hand in hand with Apologia Biology).
What fun to have brothers – nine years apart in age – with their heads together at the microscope!!
And we’re amazed even more now that we’ve searched and we’ve found and we’ve studied. Now our eyes are open to moss and lichen everywhere. Maybe it’s because all the trees are just starting to bud and we can see it even better? Yes, and I sure like that we can study it all together.
How about your homeschool – have you gotten outside to notice some signs of spring?
Such beautiful images of your moss and lichen too! Moss plays such an important role in our gardens and fills in all those spaces in between the stones and rocks. I am beginning to appreciate that.
Thanks for sharing with the OHC Carnival.
I love all the energy and happiness in your nature study. I love using the microscope.
I just love this post, especially the photo with your older son smiling by the microscope. Beautiful moment and a wonderful way to study God’s creation.
What beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us. I need to starting looking more closely for some signs. I’m sure they are there, but I haven’t noticed them yet. Thanks for the encouragement. Have a great week!
I love the picture of your oldest and youngest enjoying nature study together! And what a great idea to explore the differences between moss and lichen under the microscope. I too have 5 kids 9 years apart in age. While schooling a wide range of ages can have its challenges, nature study for our family is a delightful way to all get outside together and enjoy doing the same thing.
Great to see the microscope out and multi age study. I find that we’re still looking at moss too–my husband is even sending me pictures of when he’s out and about. Thanks!
I’ve spent the last 40 mins reading into your wonderfully full and blessed blog! I’ve only stumbled across it from Practical Pages, & am rapt by what you do, how you do it,& my favourite so far is the entire family all doing pastel chalk art at the table! I’ve been searching everywhere for a good microscope & noticed that you’re happy with the one you’re using ! Please tell me if I can order one as such online (is there a link?) as I live in Australia & would like feedback from another homeschooler. I value the opinion of an experienced person such as yourself. Thank you and God bless your homeschooling journey.
And I do hope you will join us for some art!