YMB #150 Let's Gather for Nature Study with Heather Tully

Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill

Pam Barnhill

Kids & Family, Christianity, Education, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 683 Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of “Your Morning Basket,” host Pam Barnhill and co-host Heather Tully, a mom of ten and a veteran morning time homeschooler, discuss the enriching experience of nature study. Parents will discover the benefits of incorporating nature study into their homeschool routine, learning how it can foster observation skills, connect children with science in a vivid and approachable way, and significantly benefit mental wellness by encouraging outdoor time.

This episode covers practical tips for making nature study a seamless part of morning time, including building drawing and watercoloring skills as well as choosing specific topics for deeper exploration. Listen in for inspiring strategies to bring the wonders of the natural world into your homeschool.

Key Takeaways:

Nature study in homeschooling encourages children to observe and connect with science in a tangible and engaging way.
Integrating nature study into morning time can be achieved through skill-building activities like drawing and watercoloring, and by focusing on thematic studies such as rocks or evergreens.
Even without venturing outdoors, nature study can be effectively conducted at the table with resources like nature lore books and magnifying glasses for closer observation.
Consistency in nature study can be fostered by forming groups for regular nature walks, thereby making the practice a communal and anticipated event.
Nature study not only deepens child's understanding of the natural world but also promotes mental well-being by encouraging them to spend time outside, observing and appreciating their surroundings.

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0:00.0	Are you ready for homeschooling to feel joyful again?
0:08.0	Do you want to build closer relationships?
0:10.0	Remove some of the stress around planning and enjoy learning with your children.
0:15.0	Welcome to your Morning Basket.
0:17.0	I'm Pam Barnhill, a homeschool mom just like you,
0:20.0	and I'm going to show you the magic and
0:22.6	fulfillment that morning basket or morning time can bring to your homeschool.
0:27.1	Grab your coffee or tea, and let's get started.
0:31.9	Heather Tully is a mom of 10 kids who's been practicing morning time in her home for over 20 years. As a documentary
0:38.7	photographer, she seeks to capture the wonder in everyday life. You can find her online at
0:44.2	Heather Tullyphotography.com, where she shares her work and photos of her family from their Georgia
0:49.4	home. Heather is also the co-author of the book Gather, exploring the wonder, wisdom, and worship of learning at home.
0:58.0	Heather, welcome back to the podcast. Thanks for having me, Pam. I hear that you have like a fabulous
1:04.2	co-author on that Gather book of yours. The best co-op. Okay, so if you haven't figured it out, Heather and I wrote that book together.
1:14.0	It came out a couple years ago, and I love that book because it is just the best way for families to get a peek into what morning time looks like.
1:26.0	And you just really ran the gamut with the families that you chose to
1:30.0	photograph because you did all of that part. So tell us about the families that you chose for the
1:33.7	book. Yeah, I think there was around eight families. So there was my family and then I came and
1:39.7	documented your family and then several others in different states. So it was great to get a peek
1:46.6	into their lives into what gather time was for each one. We had a wide range of ages of children,
1:53.6	from babies all the way to high schoolers. And so I learned a lot. I was inspired. And then we just
2:00.5	gleaned a bunch of tips that we then put into the book.
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