Ep. 28 - Digging Into Nature Study // Lynn Seddon

Christy Faith interviews Lynn Seddon, the author of Exploring Nature with Children, about the importance of nature study in homeschooling. They discuss the definition of nature study, its accessibility to children of all ages, and its benefits in developing observation skills, attention to detail, and scientific inquiry. Learn practical tips for getting started with nature study in your homeschool.Become a Thrive member to gain access to homeschool training, support, and community:https://christy-faith.com/thrive  Takeaways: Nature study involves the direct observation of the natural world and cultivates a child's curiosity, wonder, and knowledge. It is accessible to children of all ages and emphasizes outdoor experiences, exploration of living things, and detailed observations.Nature study develops skills such as observation, attention to detail, and scientific inquiry, while fostering an appreciation, connection, and responsibility towards nature.About today’s guest: Lynn and her husband built their home education upon the philosophy of Miss Charlotte Mason: Short lessons, solid habits, good books, authentic learning, and plenty of time out of doors. Lynn is the creator of Raising Little Shoots- an ‘open and go’ nature study curricula to help parents make nature studies a regular part of their own family culture. Lynn, lives with her husband and two young adult children in Lancashire, England.  Find Lynn here: https://www.raisinglittleshoots.comhttps://www.instagram.com/raisinglittleshoots/https://www.facebook.com/exploringnaturewithchildren******************************************* SHOW SPONSORS CTC MathGet 50% off my favorite online math curriculumhttps://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF Green Clean Organics - Stain Remover WORKS wonders on tough stainsORGANIC & SAFE for kids and petsPLEASANT fragrancehttps://gcocleaning.comCross Seven - Memory Work Classically rooted, faith-based, musical memory workA dynamic blend of songs, videos, quizzes, and an interactive flashcard system make learning and retention both fun and effective. https://www.crossseven.org/free-trial/******************************************* LINKS & RESOURCES Connect with Christy-Faith in Thrive Homeschool Community, and build a homeschool that does right by your kids: https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith’s ListThe first place you look to find homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: https://christy-faiths-list.comPick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s latest book!Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School Systemhttps://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-risingFREE:01-FREE- How to Homeschool Guidehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-how-to-homeschool-guide 02-FREE- My Curriculum Recommendationshttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations  03-FREE QUIZ- 5 Minute Homeschool Style Finderhttps://christy-faith.com/5-minute-homeschool-style-finder 04-FREE- Homeschool Wellness Checkhttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-homeschool-wellness-check 05-FREE- Curriculum Comparison Charthttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-comparison-chart 06-FREE- 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventurehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-20-questions-to-kickstart-your-deschooling-adventure 07-FREE- Get my Weekly GIFT email (my newsletter)https://christy-faith.com/sign-up-newsletter-gift-emails  Work with Christy-Faith:https://christy-faith.com/contact*******************************************CHAPTERS03:10 Background and Philosophy of Nature Study05:25 Definition and Accessibility of Nature Study15:33 Benefits of Nature Study: Observation Skills and Attention to Detail25:18 The Role of Wonder and Curiosity in Nature Study35:30 Getting Started with Nature Study: Practical Tips and Advice42:03 Discussion about Exploring Nature with Children*******************************************FIND CHRISTY-FAITH HEREWebsite: https://christy-faith.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christy_faithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_faith_homeschoolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christy-faithPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ChristyFaithHomeschoolingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyFaithHomeschoolThreads: https...