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Because we know your children are happiest outside. Our Seasons Afield nature-based homeschool teacher guide brings your homeschool out of the house and into the field in a whimsical, gentle nature study that also meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Lessons include art, simple hands-on activities, and beautiful books that help your family enjoy the natural world year-round.
Seasons Afield is a nature-based homeschool curriculum for Kindergarten-4th grade students, designed to connect school, nature, and home in a meaningful way, inspired by the Schullandheim approach to science and nature study. This German educational philosophy emphasizes learning through immersion in nature, fostering a deep understanding of the natural world.
This teacher guide supports parents through a literature-based approach, leveraging beautiful and impactful stories for memorable lessons and character development. Field guide notecards and watercolor cards allow your child to bring their studies into the natural world.
Based on the changing seasons, the guide leads students through exploration of topics such as plant and animal life cycles, weather patterns, moon phases, water cycle, basic botany, ecosystems, and beyond. Through nature-inspired handicrafts, art appreciation, and recipes, students engage in both creative and scientific discovery, all while developing important life skills and a sense of responsibility for the environment.
Seasons Afield meets standards for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and includes field notecards and field watercolor cards to document observations and foster scientific thinking.
Designed to inspire a lifelong love of nature and learning, Seasons Afield supports students in building a holistic understanding of science, art, and life. Like all our studies, lessons are designed to be flexible, allowing families to tailor activities and pace to meet the needs of their students.
Teacher Guide for Seasons Afield K-4
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My kids and I have really enjoyed this guide. Full of great books! When the kids ask to do history every day you know it’s a winner! (: Thank y’all for making something truly beautiful.
I used this for grades 1 and 4 with a tag-along preschooler. Two of them really enjoyed the regular water colors (I did his with the girls when he opted out), the books were great, and my now-6 year old still asks for green tea with honey, which she was first willing to try because of this study!
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I love the creativity and scientific learning. :) The stories were so rich and the art my kiddos did was SO beautiful! Thank you. :)
Finally something that helped me actually do nature study. I know it should be simple but remembering which books we should read, to pull out the watercolors, to review basic science concepts we see every day in nature.....this guide makes all those things feel like they are in easy reach. The Field notes and watercolor packets are a must, get one for each student (and yourself!). We very much enjoyed our year following this study.
“Beautiful Feet has built a family bond around wonderful literature.”
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“History is alive and loved in our home thanks to BFB.”
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“History with BFB is actually my favorite part of the homeschool day.”
“Switching to your curriculum was truly the best decision in our home education.”
“The books used in the curriculum are ones you’ll want to keep forever.”
“Using your studies brings peace to our days. I can teach everyone at once and they love it.”
“Rich conversations and deep connections – that’s why we’re homeschooling.”
Four decades of experience have taught us a thing or two about creating curriculum that works. Here’s how we do it.
We handpick timeless, award-winning literature to nurture learning and character development.
Crafted by educators with expertise in history, children’s literature, English, science and education.
We’ve been there. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the real-life challenges and joys of homeschooling.
Decades of experience supporting homeschool families with beloved and time-tested curriculum.