Elizabeth Santelmann
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How to Teach Nature Studies Without a Curriculum
Nature studies are a vital part of beginning science. Unless we first learn to see our world in detail we can’t understand how it all fits together abstractly. Nature study allows us to make science learning come alive. The goal is to get children to notice, study, and enjoy nature. This is not a time to teach scientific information.
All students will pick something in nature to be the focus of their study.
Preschool - Kindergarten: copy the color of the item they chose.
First - Third Grade: attempt to use the correct color and copy the general shape. They should add as much detail as they can.
Fourth - Sixth Grade: use the correct color, attempt to match the shade, draw the correct shape, and add as much detail as they are able.
Prompt younger students to verbally answer and older students to write in their nature journal:
I wonder...
I notice...
It reminds me of...
Included in: ⁠⁠⁠Around the Ancient World⁠⁠⁠ sunshineinmynest.com/around-t...
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How to Teach Dictation Spelling
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This can be used for first grade through high school. Benefits dictation spelling: -It’s free -It’s logical -It doesn’t add extra books -Teaches the importance of spelling If you want a written version of these directions I have them on my Sunshine in My Nest blog! sunshineinmynest.com/2024/05/24/why-we-switched-to-dictation-spelling/ Brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠Around the Ancient World⁠⁠⁠ sunshinein...
Around the Ancient World Curriculum Review
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This is a walk through the lesson plans for my literature-based family-style curriculum for elementary students. Built to include stories of ancient history from around the globe for families of first through sixth graders. sunshineinmynest.com/around-the-ancient-world-info/ Many cycle curriculums I see claim to be global, but tend to slide back and focus on Western Europe or don’t stay ancient...
Sol Planner Review - How I Use my Planner
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I am a podcaster, stay-at-home homeschool mom, Bible teacher, and blogger. This is how I use the Sol Planner to vision board at the beginning of the year, set goals, track the things I need to do, and record how God has been faithful each year! Brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠Around the Ancient World⁠⁠⁠ sunshineinmynest.com/around-the-ancient-world-info/ - You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠⁠⁠...
NEW Bible Study for Low Capacity
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I had this video private because I didn't have the ability to link, but decided to open it up. If you're interested in joining just comment "Bible Study" and I'll send you a link to join me. bible-study.myflodesk.com/instagram These Bible studies are emailed out weekly. Each email has a range of things to choose from. Devotion/Testimony Verse/Prayer/Meditation/Memorization Card Lesson to unders...
Best Books for Teaching Your Child to Read
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There are so many reading curriculums on the market, but what if what works best is actually simplest? This phonics method reading curriculum has worked so well for our family. I’ve recommended it with success to multiple families! amzn.to/45h9zki I’ve also included A review and flip through of Teach Your Child to Read in 100 easy lessons. A review and why we use American Language Series Reader...
Review of The Kind Kingdom by Peaceful Press
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We are using The Kind Kingdom by Peaceful Press next year in our homeschool. For my First Grader we are using it as is. For my Fourth Grader I’m adding some more stuff. We supplement with a Charlotte Mason blended model school two days a week! Hope this helps you decide if this curriculum is a good fit for your family. Brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠Around the Ancient World⁠⁠⁠ sunshineinmynest.com/aroun...
You can grow a Scoby and make Kombucha for $2 or less
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This is a 3 ingredient recipe for Kombucha! -Tea -Sugar -Bottle of unflavored Kombucha I used to think Kombucha was hard to start, but it’s super cheap and easy. No special packets of cultures required. I’ll also tell you some stories about how I messed up, and also how we started again!! If you prefer to read I have written directions on my blog sunshineinmynest.com sunshineinmynest.com/2018/0...
Peaceful Press Playful Pioneers Review
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This is how we used Peaceful Press Playful Pioneers for Kindergarten and First grade. I printed Parent Guide Art prints Kindergarten Pages Elementary Pages A lot of the books recommended weren’t available at the library so we looked them up here on UA-cam. We also used Kids Art hub along with Farm Anatomy and Nature Anatomy for art instruction and science. I’ll try to do a full video of everyth...
Easiest Yogurt Method - only 2 ingredients
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If you’ve wanted to make yogurt but it feels to hard this is your recipe. All you need is milk and a container of plain yogurt of any variety!! I’ve done clips showing how to do this on Instagram but this is a comprehensive look at how to make it start to finish. I also have the full recipe and directions on the Sunshineinmynest blog! sunshineinmynest.com/2023/03/21/easiest-yogurt-recipe/ Broug...
You can make a backyard farm in the city
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This is the first of hopefully many videos that will show how we created a backyard homestead. So be sure to subscribe. Chickens are soon to follow!! You can see the coop being made in the last clips. In this video, we will tell you why we chose a backyard farm over karate or soccer. What our kids think of the backyard farm The raised beds are 8ft by 4ft and anchored at the corner with posts. W...

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  • @caronbeach28
    @caronbeach28 Місяць тому

    We are Tulsa based and looking for something new. Is that 2 day program near me by chance? All this research gets overwhelming 😞

  • @katie7748
    @katie7748 2 місяці тому

    My goodness, the art! May I ask what printer you have?? Ours finally kicked the bucket and I'm on the hunt for a really good replacement. Also, the paper it's printed on looks fantastic. What is it?

  • @Brightheart998
    @Brightheart998 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this review! Very helpful!

  • @audwan4
    @audwan4 5 місяців тому

    This looks so awesome! Its exactly what I was looking for.

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      Here is the link! UA-cam is finally letting me send them! sunshineinmynest.com/around-the-ancient-world-info/

  • @sadiemiller1780
    @sadiemiller1780 5 місяців тому

    This looks really interesting! Although the video came out backwards on my end, just fyi! Love to also have a link! I'm going to keep this on my radar for another year.

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      Here is the link! Sorry I just got the ability to send them. sunshineinmynest.com/around-the-ancient-world-info/

  • @Aswelearnhomeschool
    @Aswelearnhomeschool 5 місяців тому

    Wow this looks wonderful! I’ve been wanting to do story of world but didn’t feel like I had time to actually plan it and was feeling like I had to settle. I would love to see your shop. I didn’t see link

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      Sorry! I just got the ability to link! Here it is! sunshineinmynest.com/around-the-ancient-world-info/

    • @Aswelearnhomeschool
      @Aswelearnhomeschool 2 місяці тому

      @@Sunshineinmynest do you plan on continuing making for other years in story of the world?

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 2 місяці тому

      @abbyreel2464 I really hope to! But it will depend on my family’s needs and our bandwidth!

  • @juliesanders7771
    @juliesanders7771 11 місяців тому

    Are those your timeline cards on the wall? I’ve not hung any as we are limited on wall space. We are continuing The Playful Pioneers this year.

  • @ArleneAdkinsZell
    @ArleneAdkinsZell 11 місяців тому

    Oh thank you!

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 10 місяців тому

      I'm so excited to study God's word together!

  • @benlauradunkerton9992
    @benlauradunkerton9992 11 місяців тому

    oh this sounds wonderful!!

  • @MommyBee1589
    @MommyBee1589 Рік тому

    I enjoyed this video! Thank you!

  • @hannahpierson7871
    @hannahpierson7871 Рік тому

    Love this review! We’re going to use Playful Pioneers this year with my 8 and 4 yo and I loved seeing how you did both. So good! I was curious what math you chose?

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      We did The Good and the Beautiful! This year we are going to be using this sunshineinmynest.com/around-the-ancient-world-info/

  • @brookestromme7777
    @brookestromme7777 Рік тому

    This review is so helpful! I will be homeschooling my 3 and 5 year old this year and I have been hearing so many good things about this curriculum. I think it will be a great fit for our family. How did you print the materials to be spiral bound? I actually found you through a mutual connection, Kaytra who is married to my cousin Mark! Small world!!

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      Wow that's amazing! Kaytra has been my best friend for over 15 years! I don't think I would use this quite yet. Maybe when your oldest is ready for 2nd grade

  • @tinacaruselle197
    @tinacaruselle197 Рік тому

    That looks so easy, but doesn’t putting the cultures in before the boil process in the instant pot kill off the cultures?

  • @deannamartin6503
    @deannamartin6503 Рік тому

    I love this tutorial. Going to have to try this! Could you do a second one on how you bottle to get the fizz and flavor?

  • @SWKS_AG05
    @SWKS_AG05 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @trisapittman5268
    @trisapittman5268 Рік тому

    What readers did you like for 1st grade?

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      I used these for first and second grade. By the time they finish the series they are ready to pick up anything to read!

  • @trisapittman5268
    @trisapittman5268 Рік тому

    Imagine me finding you during 2nd grade curriculum hunt.

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      Hahaha I really hope you get to move closer!

  • @countrywisheshomeschool
    @countrywisheshomeschool Рік тому

    Great video! We are using the Precious People from peaceful press.

  • @katie7748
    @katie7748 Рік тому

    I hadn't heard of Playful Pioneers until this popped up on my feed so thank you for doing this! I'll be adding it to my list of "maybe" curriculum for next year 😊 Anything problematic about the Little House books can be used as a teaching moment. It's good to reflect on and learn from history rather than shying away from it. That might not be your intent but it's how i interpreted it.

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest Рік тому

      For sure! That’s the amazing thing about family learning is deep conversations about hard topics

  • @StephanieMT
    @StephanieMT Рік тому

    Love your dress, i need one like that. Also thanks for the video, not too many on youtube about people using

  • @shayj3373
    @shayj3373 Рік тому

    Excellent review! Thank you so much for sharing on all of this. Very informative. 🤗💕 PS: When it's convenient for you, would love to know your thoughts on how you utilize ALS in teaching Learn to Read. TY in advance.

  • @breynolds7196
    @breynolds7196 Рік тому

    Oh my that dress looks so lovely on you☺️!

  • @OkieSewHappy
    @OkieSewHappy Рік тому

    Wow!!! Loved this video! When you say you can bake with the whey. What do you substitute in its place?

  • @OkieSewHappy
    @OkieSewHappy Рік тому

    Does it have to be a gallon or can it be less?

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest 3 місяці тому

      You could probably do less. Just maybe don't use the whole bottle of Kombucha. I kind of want to try this now!

  • @maggieely8037
    @maggieely8037 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this in depth review! I’m looking for something family style all together for next year when I’ll have a K, 1st and 3rd grader. We also do classical conversations so I really wanted something to cover language arts. Would you consider this your language arts curriculum other than like phonics with your beginning reader? That’s the main piece I’m looking to combine more!

    • @Sunshineinmynest
      @Sunshineinmynest Рік тому

      We've done The Good and the Beautiful, and also First Language Lessons. This next year we are doing First Language Lessons for first grade, and Fix-it Grammar for fourth grade.

    • @OkieSewHappy
      @OkieSewHappy Рік тому

      I’m not a homeschool mama, but I enjoyed all the knowledge that you went through on this method.

  • @samsonchen2114
    @samsonchen2114 Рік тому

    Would love for you to explain things in more detail. Looking forward to more videos! ~Karen

  • @OkieSewHappy
    @OkieSewHappy Рік тому

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Can’t wait till MORE!!!

  • @clairezaman2319
    @clairezaman2319 Рік тому