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Seasonal ideas for little naturalists

Simple experiments, life cycles and garden projects you can do this week, with the science explained plainly and checked carefully.

The four covers of Nature Study with June: winter, spring, summer and autumn
nature study

How to Start Nature Study With Kids: A Gentle Weekly Rhythm

How to start nature study with kids: a gentle weekly rhythm, what to pack for a nature walk, ways to adapt for ages 5 to 10, and ideas for every season.

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Three pages from an autumn nature study: a pumpkin life cycle diagram, a roasted pumpkin seeds recipe and a pumpkin patch coloring page
pumpkin life cycle

Pumpkin Life Cycle for Kids: Stages, Activity and Printable

The pumpkin life cycle for kids, from seed to flower to pumpkin, with a hands-on pumpkin investigation, roasted seeds and a free printable pack.

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Three pages from an autumn nature study: why leaves change color, the hidden colors leaf experiment and a leaf sorter worksheet
fall leaves

Why Do Leaves Change Color? A Leaf Experiment for Kids

Why do leaves change color in fall? A simple answer for kids, plus a leaf chromatography experiment and a leaf sorting walk to do together this week.

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