The Field Journal
Notes on nature, science, and life on the farm.
5 Ways to Teach "Complex" Science to a 5-Year-Old (Without Them Realizing It)
Think you need a lab coat to teach science? Think again. Discover how to turn simple moments into "sneaky science" lessons for your preschooler today.
3 Things You Are Getting Wrong About Nature Study (And Why It’s Easier Than You Think)
I talk to so many moms who love the idea of nature study. They see...
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The Science of "Cozy": How Nature Survives the Big Freeze
When I go out to check on animals at 6:00 AM in January, it is...
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5 "Kitchen Science" Experiments to Survive the January Slump
Let’s be honest: January is long. The holiday magic is packed away, the days are...
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4 Mind-Blowing Farm Animal Facts to Teach Your Kids (Beyond "Moo" and "Oink")
We spend so much time in the early years teaching our children the basics. The...
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30 Ways to Fight "Nature Deficit Disorder" This Winter (Yes, Even in the Cold!)
It happens every year in January. It's gray outside, the holidays are past, and all...
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Why Farmers Carry Hammers in Winter (And What It Teaches Your Child)
If you visit a farm in the summer you’ll see farmers carrying buckets, gardening tools,...
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