If you’ve been a reader at Mama’s Learning Corner for awhile, you know that my children love mini-books. I’m not sure what it is about the smaller format that makes writing so appealing, but it certainly works! And if I’m being honest, I enjoy the smaller format, too, when practicing writing with my younger ones! …
Plants and Flowers Handwriting Practice
Plants and flowers are a favorite topic that we study year after year in our homeschool. There are some themes that just never grow old! I have found that studying bees, the water cycle, pond life, the human body, and other nature topics multiple times during the elementary years provides for a lovely and gentle …
Seed Writing Activities
This post was originally published in April 2014! We still study seeds almost every year because the warmth of spring begs us to do so. ❤ I’ve updated this post and the Seed Writing Activities with fresh fonts, page layouts, and a big update to the How a Seed Sprouts Booklet. The weather is finally …
Fruits and Vegetables Unit Study: Planting Seeds and Nature Journals
This week my children and I are studying fruits and vegetables – how they grow, the difference between a fruit and a vegetable, why we need to eat them, how our bodies use them, and more! I’ve had a lot of fun putting this fruits and vegetables unit study together, and I’d love to share …
The Ultimate Guide to Studying Plants and Flowers
Spring is the perfect time to study plants and flowers! In my post yesterday, I mentioned that we are going to be studying seeds and plants quite a bit during these warmer weeks of Spring. My children and I will be using several of these printables, hands-on activities, book suggestions, and videos. You can create …
