Saturday, March 20, 2010

Spring Nature Study With Art and Music Appreciation

Spring Book collage


The new Spring Series Nature Study Ebook includes:
  • 10 Outdoor Hour Challenges-6 completely new challenges and 4 continuing studies (Seasonal Tree, Weather, Cattail, and Bird). All the Outdoor Hour Challenges in this ebook are based on the Handbook of Nature Study and include page numbers and suggested learning observations.
  • 10 Outdoor Hour Challenge notebook pages and nature journal suggestions.
  • 3 months' worth of art and music appreciation- 3 composers and 3 artists with links, prints to view, coordinating projects, a coloring page, and notebook pages. Also included in two of the months are additional ideas for studying several instruments in the orchestra along with your listening time.
  • Ideas for field trips other than your normal Outdoor Hour Challenge backyard adventures.
  • Links for further enrichment for each Outdoor Hour Challenge, artist study, and composer study.
  • Complete list of resources and instructions to get started with this ebook.
  • View a sample HERE
  • 50 pages
  • Topics Include: Year-Long Tree Study, Spring Weather, Spring Bird, Dandelions, Spring Cattail, Apple Tree, Cats, Snakes, Earthworms, and Ants.
You will have a complete plan at your fingertips for your spring nature study, art appreciation, and music study. You will need to have the Handbook of Nature Study in order to complete the nature study challenges. All of the art prints are included in the ebook and there are links to viewing them online as well. This time the three featured composers and their music are offered on one CD: Classical Music Start-Up Kit Volume Two. You can choose to purchase this CD for convenience or use the online links to listen to the music suggested in the music appreciation plans. I have aimed to keep these challenges and studies as simple as possible with very few additional resources needed.

Spring Nature Study with Art and Music Appreciation Ebook:
Contains all the challenges, custom notebook pages for nature study as well as art and music appreciation, and three months' worth of art and music appreciation.
50 pages for $8.95.






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You can now purchase all four seasonal ebooks for the Outdoor Hour Challenge in a bundle for a discounted price of $29.99. Click the button to order your bundle now.

You will receive:
Spring Series 2010
Summer Series 2010
Autumn Series 2010
Winter Series 2010


75 comments:

montessori_lori said...

I love your great resources! Thanks so much for all your hard work.

Linda said...

I love your ideas, pictures and thoughts you share on this blog. Please enter me in your drawing!
Linda

Phyllis said...

I would love to enter your giveaway. Your work is always top notch.
-Phyllis

Blossom said...

I have been thinking about purchasing some of your work and I would love to be put in the drawing. I visit your site almost every day; I really enjoy it :)

Melissa said...

Such great stuff....as ALWAYS!!!

Michelle said...

We loved the first ebook we ordered from you - which was a compilation of the first ten challenges. We'd love to have all your wonderful resources for spirng. Please enter us into your giveaway. Thanks! :)

MiaZagora said...

I love your blog! I even like the way it sounds! Please enter me in your drawing.

Brittney said...

Hi Barb!

You have put together another great resource! :o) Thanks for continuing to be an inspiration to me!

Brittney

MiaZagora said...

I left a post on my blog! (If any corrections need to be made, just leave a comment!)

The Amusing Redhead said...

I cannot wait to try the Outdoor Hour challenges. I love that you integrated composer study and art into the e-book, thanks!

Kariann

MiaZagora said...

I Facebook-ed you!

Pebblekeeper said...

Looking forward to spending spring together with you and all of the other outdoor hour challengers, it has been a joy to get to know all of you this winter!

Lisa said...

We have our Winter/Spring kit ready to begun the first part of April. My daughter and I are both excited :)

Pebblekeeper said...

Glad to promote your ebook!
http://pebblekeeper.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/we-move-to-spring-at-the-outdoor-nature-challenge/

Sweetpeas said...

I'd love to win your giveaway!

Sydni said...

I would like to enter your giveaway. The spring plans sound great!

Andi said...

Barb,
Enter me away! I am so looking forward to the new studies..oh I see you have made some changes to the blog...they look great.

Beth said...

Thank you for the giveaway and all your wondeful work!

Paula said...

Love your weekly challenges. Please enter me in your giveaway!

Southern Gal said...

I love all your ideas and would love to win one of your giveaway prizes.

Mockingbird said...

Thank you so much for the time you put into each activity...we are beginning with Challenge #1 next week and my girls are sooo excited!

-:¦:-In His Grip -:¦:- Loni said...

I would love to win any of your giveaway items! We always enjoy your studies :D

-:¦:-In His Grip -:¦:- Loni said...

I posted about your book and giveaway!

http://hearts-in-training.blogspot.com/2010/03/handbook-of-nature-study-giveaway.html

Thanks for all you do!

Primal said...

My plans are officially done! This was the last resource I was holding out for.. thanks so much Barb!!!

juliecache said...

sign me up!

juliecache said...

I'll send a notice to my charlotte mason yahoogroup, homeswithheartandcm. thanks!

sarah said...

I am really looking forward to using this spring E-book. The children and I have thoroughly enjoyed the winter series! Thank you for putting this together!

Primal said...

Hello again.. of course I blogged you.. once to update my plans at (http://holistichomeschooler.blogspot.com/2010/03/school-year-2010-11-term-i-overview.html) and once to make an announcement (http://holistichomeschooler.blogspot.com/2010/03/update-on-term-i-plans-ebook-and.html)

Michelle

Kris @ WUHS and Eclipsed said...

I'd love to win! Thanks for the opportunity.

jeana said...

I am looking forward to using this ebook! We are new to your blog and LOVE it! Thank you.

Krista said...

Barb, thanks so much for all that you do! I love your emails and following along with the nature study. Please enter me in the drawing, these all look great.

Hodgepodgemom said...

Thanks for all your challenges. They've brightened our homeschool days :) Promoted your ebook in my signs of spring bonus challenge post: http://www.hodgepodge.me/HodgePodge/Homeschool_Highlights/Entries/2010/3/21_Signs_of_Spring_Bonus_Challenge.html

ericaceae said...

Thanks for blogging. This is a wonderful resource for my family.

vanessa said...

This sounds like great fun! We live a few miles from a fantastic nature center and are always looking for new ways to explore!
thanks,
Vanessa

Shannon said...

Thank you for your diligent work in the homeschooling community! I think I will be purchasing the new e-book for our Spring Nature Studies! How exciting this new book will be for us to use!

Bende and Zoé said...

Your blog has been a great inspiration for me to get my family outdoors and really be aware of our world! Thanks.

baugus said...

Love your blog. Please enter me in your drawing.

Shannon said...

Thank you for your diligent work in the homeschooling community! I think I will be purchasing the new e-book for our Spring Nature Studies! How exciting this new book will be for us to use!

walnutcoveacademy said...

please enter us! We just did the "signs of spring" which was our first OHC! We can't wait to make them a regular part of our schooling!

Texas Exiles said...

You continue to amaze me!
Thanks for putting these OHC all together in a printable ebook!
Best Wishes
Trish

Between Hitching Posts said...

I am so excited about this giveaway. We are in our first few months of beginning our journey with Charlotte Mason & are loving it! I just recently found your blog. It has been the added push of direction that I needed to take the plunge into this method of teaching. I would love, love, love to win of these wonderful giveaway items! I can't wait to here who the winner is. Thanks for putting the hard work in that it requires to offer us this wonderful resource!

zoogarden36 said...

Your family is such an inspiration in our house! Please enter me in the giveaway.

Jennifer said...

Purchased the first 10 challenges all-in-one to jump start our nature study and we LOVE it! Thanks for all you do and for making it affordable! Hope I win... :)

Our Family said...

Oh, I hope I win! I love your pages. I left a post on my blog about your giveaway. Please sign me up! kat @ pappadoodles.blogspot.com

theonethingps274 said...

The e-book looks great!! I posted about it on my blog plus put a pic and link on my side bar and I am just about to send the info to as many groups as I can think of =)God Bless, Angie in GA
http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-nature-study-with-art-and-music.html

Lady Why said...

I would love to win! Thank you!

Sydni said...

I plugged your new e-book on my nature blog. Here's the link.
http://woexcuse.blogspot.com/2010/03/signs-of-spring-bonus-challenge.html Thanks Barb!

Leah said...

Just found your blog, neat!

Caseybumpinalong said...

Love your new blog re-do! Looking forward to spring at the Outdoor Hour! Thanks for all you do!

Amy said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

K~ said...

What beautiful resources that I will be adding into my homeschool day!

Tonya said...

I so need something to spice up our school time!

Betty said...

Thanks so much for offering the giveaway! I'd love your ebook!
Blessings to you!

Tabitha T. said...

I just bought my ebook. Thank you so much...... Im so excited to get started........

Michelle said...

I'd love a chance to win you generous giveaway! Thanks so much! =)

zekesmom10 said...

You have the best ideas and your photos are lovely.

Michelle said...

I blogged about your nature study and giveaway on my Delightful Learning blog:

http://delightfullearning.com/2010/03/spring-nature-study/

This really looks great!

Cathy said...

I've just found your blog and am excited to start applying new ideas to our schooling, especially since I know we are in need of a change!

Lori said...

I love reading your blog. Especially having a high schooler- I always find new inspiration. Thank you for all of your hard work. Please enter me in your drawing!

Christy said...

Would love to win one of these!

Candace said...

Yay! I'd love to win, looks great! :)

Ann... said...

WoW! Another great resource-can't wait to get it.
Thanks
Ann

Ann... said...

I posted about your e-book here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cedar_Rapids_Marion_Area_Homeschoolers/

Thanks!
Ann

Ann... said...

I also posted your blog and e-book link on a homeschool e-mail list I participate in.
Thanks!
Ann

Alex said...

I am looking forward to this spring nature study! The winter challenges were fantastic and kept us going with our nature study.
Thanks :)

Stephanie said...

Your blog is a cherished resource for our homeschool. I would love to enter your giveaway.

Stephanie

Chartwell Academy Faculty and Staff said...

Thanks again Barb!! Please don't leave out summer!! Mentioned this newest installment on ChartwellAcademy.wordpress.com.

Andrea said...

Your Winter E-book breathed fresh life figuratively and literally into our homeschooling. I am excited about the Spring E-book and am anxious to crack it open so to speak. Thanks for your creative and thoughtful work.

Angela said...

I am amazed!!!

Joesette said...

Please enter me in your drawing! Your work looks wonderful!

Joesette said...

Here is the link to my post!

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Joesette/774017/

daysease said...

OH, wow, I just found you, and I am so glad I did. Thanks for your enthusiasm that shines through your words, for learning and educating. It rubs off. I would love to enter this drawing, please. I have posted on you. see below.


http://perilloparodies.blogspot.com/2010/03/nature-study-inspiration.html

Thank you.

Lisa said...

Made it just in time:) I love your site and can't wait for our family to start on the challenges! Please enter me in the drawing!

Jennifer said...

Just buying the spring e-book - and so grateful for all you've done to make our nature time so easy and enjoyable!

Tonya @ Live the Adventure said...

Would love to win any of these resources and am really looking forward to the new spring study! Blessings!:)