tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post4538727125239209070..comments2024-01-14T00:05:32.000+11:00Comments on Joyfulmum: Nature Study in our (tiny) back yardJoyfulmumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-47139245137887408962011-04-22T06:56:29.133+10:002011-04-22T06:56:29.133+10:00I was just visiting your country with my husband a...I was just visiting your country with my husband and our youngest daughter two days ago! The things you posted about that you found in your backyard are really neat! Our "nature study" this morning consisted of watching pigeons fly over our roof, watching out for the red "fire" ants so they didn't bite our bare toes and feeling the warm desert wind blow through our hair. I look forward to reading more of your posts!Eve | Inchworm Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194431691132769984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-33066300255014212352011-04-21T15:21:29.180+10:002011-04-21T15:21:29.180+10:00My kids are very observant of nature (more than I ...My kids are very observant of nature (more than I am). I like what you said about it becoming a habit and building a foundation for later science learning. I think my kids have gained a lot from our interest and observation of nature through the years.Penney Douglashttp://penneydouglas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-33762911456756742772011-04-20T01:14:53.730+10:002011-04-20T01:14:53.730+10:00I came over from "CM blog hop in April"....I came over from "CM blog hop in April". I really enjoyed reading your post. I thought it was very encouraging. We are about to start a Botony unit so I am sure we wil be seeing God's creations from a wonderful different perspective.Beloved's Redheaded Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580495512002708464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-65087073118780760812011-04-07T17:26:02.812+10:002011-04-07T17:26:02.812+10:00Juanita, thanks for popping by and helping me out ...Juanita, thanks for popping by and helping me out with the name of that flower! I will have to enter it into our nature journal:)Joyfulmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-7313542877873662302011-03-23T19:33:29.407+11:002011-03-23T19:33:29.407+11:00Hi there
I've got those plants too - I believ...Hi there<br /><br />I've got those plants too - I believe they're called "Dietes" pronounced dye-ee-teas.<br /><br />Botanical name: Dietes iridioides<br />HTH<br />JuanitaJuanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174485428994514691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-48130555739709579172011-03-17T15:04:20.706+11:002011-03-17T15:04:20.706+11:00I have to confess that Nature Study is so difficul...I have to confess that Nature Study is so difficult for me - as that would mean that I would have to go outside. I have to go on walks. <br /><br />I am however going to try again. :o) <br /><br />Maybe I should just hire someone to walk my children? LOLDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-25163079212610233102011-03-15T19:30:04.193+11:002011-03-15T19:30:04.193+11:00Hi Rosemary, it's just making the most of all ...Hi Rosemary, it's just making the most of all situations isn't it? xxxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507551793424616654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-33409844038773560182011-03-12T10:16:10.707+11:002011-03-12T10:16:10.707+11:00Clara - I had to start a nature journal alongside ...Clara - I had to start a nature journal alongside Rebekah as it encourages her to draw alongside me though that may be different in your case as you have two kids:)<br />we truly enjoy our nature journalling time!<br />Vanessa and Richele, THANKYOU! :)<br />Jo that is encouraging about your son!<br />and Vanessa, yes I have to 'hide' my dislike and fear of certain creepy crawlies as I didn't want Rebekah to pick up on those and let it hinder her. Mind you I've not always good at this! lol!Joyfulmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-82438063075833695772011-03-11T21:22:22.647+11:002011-03-11T21:22:22.647+11:00Rosemary - I have one of those plants but I can...Rosemary - I have one of those plants but I can't tell you what it is - mine grows in the garden. <br /><br />If you teach your children to love nature, when they leave home as adults they will continue to love nature and what is going on around them. I was thrilled when my son asked me to help him grow a veggie garden, all my years of sharing my love of gardening has rubbed off onto him.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-89031168570292826412011-03-11T04:10:31.499+11:002011-03-11T04:10:31.499+11:00What a great head start you've had on reading ...What a great head start you've had on reading CM's writings! Your backyard nature study looks delightful and Rebekah is definitely building her powers of accurate observation.<br /><br />..and what do you mean "lil' ol'" you?! You have lots of CM carnival worthy posts!Richelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040133815286428699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-12343341674612482342011-03-10T11:33:49.010+11:002011-03-10T11:33:49.010+11:00Rest assured, you're much more advanced in you...Rest assured, you're much more advanced in your knowledge than me! I'm awarding you 100% for attitude, effort and application in Nature Studies. <br /><br />I am trying to correct my lack of nature knowledge as I learn alongside my children. Unfortunately they have picked up a small dose of my obsessive avoidance of ants, mozzies and magpies ... makes for jumpy picnics! I try really hard not to show my fear of birds (do they notice me duck when one flies a little too close?), or at least explain it in a 'silly mummy' lighthearted way. So far, they have a cautious love of all kinds of creatures.Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696049648997719529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-68080191231368008012011-03-10T10:17:33.069+11:002011-03-10T10:17:33.069+11:00I dont' know why I didn't think of startin...I dont' know why I didn't think of starting a nature journal with the children before, but your blog post here has inspired me!! You've made it sound like so much fun - we already love looking at things in nature, and I think a journal will make it perfect. It's also a great idea for seeing the children's progress over the years in their drawing skills and observation skills and all the things they've learned from nature! :) Thanks for the "inspiration", Rosemary!! :)Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304537325454972400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528919161012393527.post-31748197665336449102011-03-09T17:06:14.373+11:002011-03-09T17:06:14.373+11:00Not certain how I found my way to your blog! What ...Not certain how I found my way to your blog! What a great post - a good encouragement to get outside! Thanks and God bless you! Have fun exploring His wonderful creation.The Coderlambianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683159579544155288noreply@blogger.com