Nature Study is my favorite subject and the boys love it as well. There are many positive reasons for doing Nature study in your home. Here are just a few:1) We see the amazing creation as the work of His hands and give thanks to our Almighty Creator.
2) The creation is good and good for us. The boys love to run and explore. They love to find something for me to look at. It refreshes all of us to be in the great outdoors contemplating all He has made.
3) It gives us all an opportunity to think about something other than ourselves.
4) Learning to identify plants, animals, birds, insects, etc. gives the child (and mother) the skill of observation and the powers of description that will bring them joy in life. It teaches the ability to amuse themselves with beautiful living objects; rather than, being dependent on multimedia entertainment. Learning to describe what they see increases their imagination and vocabulary which will aid in future writing.
5) One of my favorite aspects of Nature study is how it draws the generations together. I have watched grandparents and great-grandparents find something in common with their grandchildren when they too begin to observe nature all around and share what they have seen with the children. It is like a spark of joy ignites in all of us as we share the intrigue and beauty of God's good creation with one another.
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