Shining Dawn Books

He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. – Psalm 37:6

Tangibility in Nature ~ The Importance of Utilizing the Senses

Melissa | August 7, 2010

“In his early years the child is all eyes; he observes, or, more truly, he perceives, calling sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing to his aid, that he may learn all that is discoverable by him about every new thing that comes under his notice.” ~ Charlotte Mason, Vol. 1 Since many of us are [...]

Practical Life Skills and Nature Study

Cindy | August 3, 2010

*Although this post is about home vegetable gardening, you’ll notice some of the pictures are from a field day class my children and I took from the University of Kentucky School of Agriculture.  I wanted to encourage you that even those of us who have been gardening for years have room for growth.  Your local [...]

Wildflowers, Fungi, and Snakes, Oh My!

Melissa | June 11, 2010

This last week when we attended the book sale in Louisville, a couple of people inquired if our units would be good to use in nature clubs….Oh Yes!  In fact each unit has a section in the back with ideas especially geared toward nature clubs. However most of the activity and lesson ideas throughout each [...]

Growing Up in Nature

Melissa | May 17, 2010

“It would be well if we, all persons in authority, parents and all who act for parents, could make up our minds that there is no sort of knowledge to be got in these early years so valuable to children as that which they get for themselves of the world they live in. Let them [...]

Visiting a Wildlife Sanctuary

Cindy | April 26, 2010

Are you looking for a new and exciting nature study destination? Wildlife sanctuaries are set up to protect and preserve the natural plant and animal life in a particular area.  They offer you historical and scientific education as you learn the importance of native flora and fauna.  And they offer wonderful nature study opportunities! In [...]