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Homeschooling in the Summer

  • Laura Rogers
  • Monday, May 24, 2021

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Homeschooling can take place year-round. If you are wanting to get in some school days this summer, try unit studies. Pick a hot summer topic and explore it together. Bugs, camping, backyard science... the summer is full of great opportunities for learning!  

Backyards for Kids

Backyards for Kids

Published in 2008
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Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Amstutz, Lisa J., author.
Published in 2016
"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce hummingbirds"-- Provided by publisher.
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Tiny Invaders in Your Backyard

Tiny Invaders in Your Backyard

Bensinger, Lou.
Published in 2010
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Citizen Scientists

Citizen Scientists

Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard
Burns, Loree Griffin.
Published in 2012
Shows young readers how a citizen scientist learns about butterflies, birds, frogs, and ladybugs.
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Swimming

Swimming

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
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Look Up!

Look Up!

Bird-watching in Your Own Backyard
Cate, Annette.
Published in 2013
Explains how to identify various birds by color, shape, behavior, birdcall, and other characteristics.
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A Child's Garden

A Child's Garden

60 Ideas to Make Any Garden Come Alive for Children
Dannenmaier, Molly, 1961-
Published in 2008
Provides original designs to create places for children to enjoy and experience the outdoors and nature at home, including child-friendly ponds, unusual sandboxes, paths and mazes, and creative play areas.
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How Things Work in the Yard

How Things Work in the Yard

Ernst, Lisa Campbell.
Published in 2011
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of animals and plants commonly found in the yard and how such items as a wagon, hose, and sprinkler work.
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Chickens

Chickens

Gibbs, Maddie, author.
Published in 2015
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Get Outside Guide

Get Outside Guide

All Things Adventure, Exploration, and Fun!
Honovich, Nancy, author.
Published in 2014
"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter, and fall will be included to keep kids engaged all throughout the year. And some rainy day actitiveis will also be presented. Fun facts, lists, and sidebars supplement activities to help put information into geographic, scientific, and/or historical context, to help kids dig deeper and learn more."-- Provided by publisher.
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Super Simple Fairy Gardens

Super Simple Fairy Gardens

A Kid's Guide to Gardening
Kuskowski, Alex.
Published in 2015
Make a magical garden! Plant a fairy garden in your backyard. Grow enchanting plants. Set up fairy houses and furniture. This book will help you learn how. Make a whimsical and unique fairy garden. Then check out the other books in the Super Simple Gardening series. Dig into the world of gardening.
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A Backyard Vegetable Garden for Kids

A Backyard Vegetable Garden for Kids

Leavitt, Amie Jane.
Published in 2008
Presents information and advice on choosing vegetables, preparing a place for them to grow, and then planting and caring for them.
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Backyard Birds of Summer

Backyard Birds of Summer

Lerner, Carol.
Published in 1996
Describes primarily those species of birds which are tropical migrants visiting the North only during the nesting season. Includes suggestions for attracting birds to one's yard.
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My Backyard Garden

My Backyard Garden

Lerner, Carol.
Published in 1998
Explains how to start your own vegetable garden and how to cope with common problems, describing the round of activities from month to month throughout the year.
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Wild Adventures

Wild Adventures

Manning, Mick, author.
Published in 2015
Develop self-sufficiency skills and explore nature with the activities in this book. Topics covered include: tracking skills; wildlife spotting; foraging for wild food and cooking outdoors; how to light a fire safely (with adult supervision); stargazing, including star maps; outdoor games; nature chase; how to mimic birdsong; how to make whistles and peashooters from elder stems; and much more!
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Swimming

Swimming

Maurer, Tracy Nelson, 1965-
Published in 2010
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Welcome to the Backyard

Welcome to the Backyard

Owen, Ruth, 1967- author.
Published in 2016
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Squirrels

Squirrels

Schuh, Mari C., 1975- author.
Published in 2015
"An introduction to squirrels, their characteristics, habitat, food, life cycle, and threats. Includes a hands-on activity related to wildlife watching"-- Provided by publisher.
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Laura Rogers

Children's Room Education Studio Reading Specialist

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