Shining Dawn Books

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

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 [...]

Wild, Wild, Wildflowers

Melissa | June 3, 2010

I love all things in God’s creation, however wildflowers are something that has a special place in my heart. I think it’s because our Creator used them as an integral tool to pull me into falling in love with nature.  I was and still am constantly amazed at the diversity in the wildflower world. From [...]

The Semi-Dry Creek Walk & A Winner

Cindy | June 1, 2010

Thank you to all who entered our quick giveaway of the newest NaturExplorers unit Remarkable Rain.  Melissa used a random generator to choose the winner and I have the pleasure of announcing her – Lynn Watson from the UK!  Congratulations, Lynn! Never fear, another giveaway is just around the corner because… Melissa and I are [...]

Wildflower ID Game

Cindy | May 27, 2010

I’ve found a WONDERFUL card game to help you and your children get to know flower families better!!  It’s called Shanleya’s Quest. ***Before I go any further, you need to know: There is a book of the same title that I do not recommend.  The book includes both evolutionary and “new age” material.  It is [...]

A Flower Fragrance Experiment

Cindy | April 15, 2010

It’s been so exciting to visit blogs this spring and see how many of you are digging deep into nature studies!  We have another guest post for you today from Amy at Teach Mama.  She and her children simply used the flowers found in their backyard for a fast and fun nature activity that’s going [...]