Going to the Strawberry Patch in the Spring has become a highly anticipated tradition for our crew. We started it in 2020, a few different times with my giant pregnant belly in 2021, again in 2022 and 2023. This year was no different and we anxiously tasted our favorite strawberries with so much joy! I ended up asking […]
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nature day forest school – 2023 overview
2023 was the year we launched Nature Day Forest School and I am in awe looking back at our year. When I was sitting on the couch, trying to pick a name and dreaming of what this could be, never would I have imagined the pure joy it’d bring our family and the numerous families […]
retreet resort in scottsboro, alabama
ReTreet Resort is an enchanting resort that offers a unique experience surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Lake Guntersville. Nestled among the trees, they have several beautifully designed treehouses, glamping tents, and tiny cottages. Whether you’re seeking a romantic escape, a family-friendly getaway, or a serene solo retreat, their resort has something special to offer […]
strawberry patch – 2023
Going to the Strawberry Patch in the Spring has become a highly anticipated tradition for our crew. We started it in 2020, a few different times with my giant pregnant belly in 2021, and again in 2022. This year was no different and we anxiously tasted our favorite strawberries with so much joy! We got […]
nature day forest school – new growth
Our Winter Semester of Forest School concluded yesterday (3.15.23) and what an amazing semester it was! We talked about Weather, Winter Animals, Hibernation, Trees, Shelter and New Growth / Spring. Ironically, the temperature was freezing so everyone was bundled up while I briefly talked about Springtime. Our main activity for the day was to plant our own flower seeds, […]
nature day forest school – shelter
Our Winter Semester of Forest School is wrapping up and so far we have talked about Weather, Winter Animals, Hibernation, Trees and this week – Shelter. We chatted briefly about what a shelter is, why you might need one, etc. But I really only had one plan on the docket this week – let the kids make a […]
nature day forest school – hibernation
We’ve had three weeks of Nature Day Forest School and every week it brings more joy to our crew. The first week of the Winter Semester we talked about Weather, then the second week we highlighted Winter Animals. But this last week (2.18.23) we talked about Hibernation. I talked to the kids about what hibernation […]
nature day forest school – winter animals
Hosting our own Forest School has been such fun. Our first week we talked about Weather, and week two (2.15.23) we highlighted Winter Animals. I pulled out the DIY Snow again and also found this cute Arctic Fox craft. Snack this week was a polar bear face and the kids made a few + ate […]
nature day forest school – weather themed
We had our very first day of Nature Day Forest School on Wednesday, February 8th, and our focus was WEATHER. I intentionally kept it simple because I wanted to have a chance for families to find our house, get settled, see how it would run, etc. Snack was a mix of popcorn, M&Ms, pretzels and […]
nature day – forest school launch
Ever since we moved onto our property two years ago, Aaron & I dreamed of hosting a Forest School. Forest School or Nature School is best described as learning that happens while playing outside. You may remember we attended one in the Fall and it was magical. I’m so thankful for those weeks we had. […]