Into the Wonder Garden

Let’s be real: winter tends to take even the most well-intentioned homeschool plans and chucks them into the nearest snowbank. At first, it’s cozy and magical and cinnamon-scented… and then by February it’s like, “How many more indoor crafts can we do before I melt into a puddle of glue and glitter?”

Your nature notebook may have gotten buried under piles of indoor crafts and half-finished puzzles. The birds flew south, your energy flew with them, and your outdoor explorations turned into “mayb...

So, you’re thinking about diving into a nature-based curriculum? First of all—high five! 🌿✨ Whether you're a homeschooling parent just starting out or a seasoned homeschool mom looking for new resources, embracing outdoor learning will transform the way your child experiences education.

Nature-based learning can be a beautiful holistic approach to homeschooling meaning it nurtures the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. And there’s no better way to do that than by stepping into the great outdoo...

Winter is nature’s season of hibernation—a time when the earth slows down, rests, and prepares for renewal. And honestly? Our bodies and hearts crave the same rhythm. The natural world encourages this pause, offering an opportunity to lean into the quieter pace of life. It’s as if Mother Nature herself is whispering, “It’s okay to slow down, to rest, to simply be.”

In our society, however, the tendency is often to fill these darker months with consumption—be it endless TV shows, video games, or...

Winter is here, and with it comes a unique opportunity for you to embrace the cozy concept of hygge. If you’re not familiar with it, hygge (a Danish word pronounced "hoo-gah") is all about cultivating a quality of coziness and a feeling of contentment. It’s a concept that has helped the Danish people find joy even in their long, dark winters. For homeschool families, it’s the perfect time to lean into this idea of hygge and create a warm atmosphere that nurtures connection, learning, and a bit o...

Picture this: Your child is crouched beside a stream, completely absorbed in watching water bugs dart around. It’s not just outdoor play—it’s science curriculum. It’s hands-on learning. It’s critical thinking in action. That’s the beauty of a nature-based homeschool curriculum: it takes the natural world and transforms it into the ultimate classroom. It’s more than just education—it’s a way of living, learning, and growing in harmony with the world around us.

Whether you’re new to homeschooling...