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"Consider, too, what an unequaled mental training the child-naturalist is getting for any study or calling under the sun -the powers of attention, of discrimination, of patient pursuit, growing with his growth, what will they not fit him for?"
Charlotte Mason, Vol. 1, Home Education

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Today's guest is Lynn Seddon, author of the nature study resource Exploring Nature with Children
How Lynn first stumbled upon Charlotte Mason home education
What are we talking about when we say "nature study"?
How Lynn became interested in nature study
What about living in places where it seems challenging to find nature to study?
How do you make time to get outside every day?
What do you see as benefits to nature study?
What is your favorite season in England?
What is a Calendar of Firsts?
What do you use for your own nature notebook?
Why Lynn decided to write Exploring Nature with Children
What about those who feel they are not good at drawing?
What would you tell a new homeschool parent coming to Charlotte Mason for the first time?