Whether you have the opportunity to belong to a local 4-H group or not, you can also incorporate their curriculum into your schooling.  Check it out online:

http://www.4-hcurriculum.org/projectsonline.aspx

There is all sorts of curriculum for free from aerospace to goats!

The more involved we get with 4-H the more I love!  It is more than animals, also!  This is a hard one for people to realize!

In addition, I just received my weekly Homeschool Minute Newsletter - if you don't get it, you should!  http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/ Go to the website and a pop up will lead you to sign up for the FREE newsletter.

Some websites to check out this week:

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Homeschool Freebies
Jamin, Freebie Finder

Spring is in the air and Earth Day is right around the corner. There is no better time to take your studies outdoors. Here are some resources to get you started.

Nature Study Charlotte Mason Style - If you are interested in learning about the Charlotte Mason approach to nature study this site is a great place to start.

Nature Study Online - Free resource that will encourage your child to become a backyard naturalist.

Free Art and Nature Study Ideas and Lessons - Weekly art lessons and Green Hour Challenges for other homeschoolers to use. Includes art, nature and music lessons, ideas and resources.

Free Nature Notebooking Pages - Here are some free notebooking pages to include in your study. (Scroll down near the bottom on the left hand side.)

Happy Homeschooling,
~Jamin

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This website looks interesting

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HarmonyArtMom/

Blessings,

Flossie