Do you know the difference between a pond and a lake? I’m embarrassed to admit that until our family studied ponds, I didn’t definitively know the answer to that question. FYI – A pond is generally smaller and shallower than a lake. This allows sunlight to penetrate the bottom, which gives plants the opportunity to root and grow. For our lessons about ponds, we used

For some kids, getting out in nature is fun and exciting. Others may need a bit of coaxing to head outside to do some exploring. And what if you want your family’s “outdoor time” to be educational as well as enjoyable, but don’t want to spend hours planning? Utilize an existing nature study. When you use a nature study, it’s easier for you to keep