Roots and Wings Homeschool Academy

Roots and Wings Homeschool Academy Roots and Wings Homeschool Academy is a Waldorf Education inspired, pagan homeschool family.

Doing some Galaxy paintings today while we learn about astronomy.
11/10/2021

Doing some Galaxy paintings today while we learn about astronomy.

One of our family's favorite studies is what we call "backyard nature science" where we pick a topic that we can study i...
09/22/2021

One of our family's favorite studies is what we call "backyard nature science" where we pick a topic that we can study in our own backyard and dig in. We do this about every 4 - 6 weeks, usually. This year we have opened up our studies to include other homeschoolers and are calling it Nature Club. We live on about 8 wooded acres with a creek running through our property, so we have ample opportunity to observe a lot of nature.

We begin our unit by observing the weather, the plants and trees, the animals we see or have seen recently, and the sounds we are hearing. Then we do a hands-on activity to explore our topic. Then we gather back up and read about the topic and do some notebooking or nature journaling about our topic.

We've been using this format since our 2018 school year and we have now learned about 23 different topics in our own backyard! I'm so impressed with how much we've learned about! I made a list this morning to see what all we've covered and I am so inspired by it that I wanted to share it with all of you.

The little boys checking out some drums and Walter with the wool he's been spinning this week. He says that now he wants...
08/27/2021

The little boys checking out some drums and Walter with the wool he's been spinning this week. He says that now he wants a spinning wheel.

Got our first older kids chemistry set! So exciting!
08/20/2021

Got our first older kids chemistry set! So exciting!

William bought himself a mortar and pestle so we had a lesson in making incense.
08/18/2021

William bought himself a mortar and pestle so we had a lesson in making incense.

The annual sort begins!
07/16/2021

The annual sort begins!

It's been a hectic spring and summer, but I'm finally putting some concrete plans together for next school year!
06/23/2021

It's been a hectic spring and summer, but I'm finally putting some concrete plans together for next school year!

Order of operations with manipulatives. 2A+B-A+3BWood discs with the operation between different types of manipulative r...
04/08/2021

Order of operations with manipulatives.

2A+B-A+3B

Wood discs with the operation between different types of manipulative representing the variables. The numbered wood discs are stacked.

Walter's new obsession is color work. He begged to start a sweater and designed the color pattern for it.
03/22/2021

Walter's new obsession is color work. He begged to start a sweater and designed the color pattern for it.

Sage has been working hard on this corduroy vest for a few weeks now. So proud of her!
03/01/2021

Sage has been working hard on this corduroy vest for a few weeks now. So proud of her!

02/24/2021

Covering the life of Buddha, and creating a sand mandala.

02/22/2021

Preschool hand work!

Fine motor skills are so very important. Handwork and crafts build these skills. Don't underestimate your child's abilities. Give them a chance and back off if it gets frustrating and try again a different day.

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