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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival: Nature Study (vol1)

Welcome to the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival!  Nature Study. Volume One.


Nature study at the Grand Canyon. Studying the panorama, observing, sketching, etc.

Nature study as a subject is one which should be approached with great reverence, for in dealing with birds, animals, flower and all other forms of natural life, we are perhaps, nearer to the Creator than in any other branch of science; for the natural world is the expression of God's personality in a form that is within the reach of all of us to comprehend in some measure. And is not the natural world one of the greatest proofs that there is a God?
The secret of having reverence in all branches of Nature Study lies in reverence for Life in any shape or form. In speaking of this reverence for Life, Miss Mason says, "Reverence for Life as a wonderful and awful gift which a ruthless child may destroy but never can restore, is a lesson of first importance to the child."   

The reading selections for this edition are as follows:



Mountain Chickadee, LaPine, OR

Barb presents Nature Study and Summer Travels - Four Steps to Prepare

Cindy West presents June's Creation Club | Our Journey Westward

Kris Correira presents Surprising Wealth of Living Nature Books

Penney Douglas presents How to Raise a Monarch from a Caterpillar


Grey Squirrel, LaPine, OR., with the biggest, fluffiest tail. ever.

Sarah presents Discovering Spring

Lanaya presents Ladie Green Eyes

Serena@CastingPearls presents Charlotte Mason and Nature Study

amy in peru presents Using Field Guides in Nature Study



Karyn Tripp presents Read Along- The Burgess Animal Book for Children, Chapter 1

Tricia Hodges presents Backyard Bunnies

Ann presents Spring Bird Study - Outdoor Hour Challenge Spring Series #3
and Harvest Moon by Hand: Outdoor Hour Challenge Spring Series #2 Weather Observations

Grace'n'Chaos presents Ready For The Originals saying, "This is an attempt at beginning to truly understand Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education and our continued journey down that path."

Angie in GA presents I am, I ought, I can, I will; therefore I am Free!

Thank you all for your contributions!  You make the carnival what it is!  You're the greatest!
Please make sure to comment on posts, you never know what encouragement might mean to someone!  

Our next run at the carnival will be on June 28th.

Handicrafts.

@ http://holistichomeschooler.blogspot.com

Suggested Reading:
CM Series. Volume 1, pg 316

This concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of
the charlotte mason blog carnival using our carnival submission form.
(Please submit your post before 5pm Monday, June 27th)

9 comments:

Hodgepodgemom said...

Gorgeous photos along with the quotes Amy. Thank you!

Jenny said...

Another great Carnival. Thanks Amy!

A Thoughtful Spot said...

I have really been enjoying the Carnival. Is there a way to access the past 'issues'? I am learning all I can!

amy said...

Thank you! Love the photos... and I love LaPine, been through there many times.

Dana Wilson said...

I agree with everyone - the pictures are marvelous, Amy! You are a gifted photographer. :-) Thanks for putting this carnival together - great topic.

Penney Douglas said...

The carnival looks great, and I'm enjoying every post. Amy, you did a great job and so did everybody else!

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy the CM readings that are being posted along withe the carnival posts. Thanks for searching them out and making it so easy for us to read what CM had to say.

Joy in Nepal

Barb said...

Coming by late but still wanted to thank you for hosting this edition of the carnival. Nature study is one of my favorite things to do with my family so any new and fresh ideas are welcome. :)

Enjoyed reading the posts.

Unknown said...

Thanks for using my link! I enjoy reading your blog.

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