5 Simple Ways to Bring Nature Into Your Busy Homeschool Day
As a busy homeschooling mom, you’ve got a lot on your plate—lesson plans, activities, house chores, and maybe even a little homesteading on the side! With so much going on, it can feel hard to slow down and connect with nature, but adding a touch of the outdoors to your homeschool routine can bring so much calm and joy to your day.
Here are 5 simple, stress-free ways to incorporate nature into your homeschool day, even when you’re juggling a lot.
1. Start the Day With Outdoor Learning
There’s something magical about learning outside, whether it’s in your backyard, a local park, or even on your front porch. Starting the day outdoors can set a calming tone for the rest of your homeschool routine.
How to Try It: Begin your morning lesson or read-aloud outside. The fresh air, natural sounds, and sunlight will help your kids feel more focused and connected to the world around them.
Pro Tip: No time for a full outdoor lesson? Take a quick nature walk before school starts to observe the changes in seasons, and let your kids journal about what they notice.
Raising animals on our homestead ensures that we all get outside first thing in the morning for our barn and animal chores. Plus, who doesn’t want to start their day with cuddly kittens and brushing fuzzy cows?
2. Bring Nature Into Your Homeschool Space
Even if you can’t always be outdoors, you can still create a nature-inspired environment inside. A few simple touches can make your homeschool space feel more serene and inviting.
How to Try It: Add potted plants, flowers, or nature-inspired decor to your homeschool area. Plants not only bring life to the room, but they also help purify the air and create a calming atmosphere.
Pro Tip: Let your kids care for the plants! It’s a great way to teach responsibility and gives them a hands-on connection to nature.
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3. Incorporate Nature into Learning Activities
You don’t need elaborate lesson plans to bring nature into your day—just a few simple tweaks can turn regular subjects into nature-focused learning moments.
How to Try It: For younger kids, use natural objects like leaves, rocks, or shells for counting and sorting in math. For older children, try nature journaling or researching local wildlife as part of your science lesson.
Pro Tip: Keep a nature basket near your homeschool area with items your kids find outside—like feathers, pine cones, or acorns—to use in lessons or for crafts.
4. Get Creative With Nature-Based Crafts
Craft time is a perfect opportunity to slow down and connect with nature. Plus, nature-based crafts are easy, low-cost, and usually involve materials you can find right in your backyard.
How to Try It: Create simple art projects using leaves, twigs, or pressed flowers. Your kids can make leaf rubbings, create nature collages, or even paint rocks.
Pro Tip: Nature crafts are a wonderful way to let your children explore their creativity while learning about the natural world around them.
5. Create a Nature Reading Nook
Sometimes, all you need is a cozy, nature-inspired spot to make reading time feel extra special. Creating a reading nook near a window or in a quiet corner of the house can help your kids unwind and enjoy their books.
How to Try It: Set up a small space with comfy cushions, a soft blanket, and a few nature-themed books. If possible, position it near a window where your kids can look outside and feel connected to the outdoors.
Pro Tip: Add a diffuser with a calming essential oil blend like lavender or eucalyptus to enhance the peaceful vibe.
Incorporating nature into your busy homeschool day doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few small changes, you can create an environment that brings peace, focus, and a deeper connection to the world around you.
Whether it’s taking lessons outside, bringing natural elements indoors, or getting creative with nature-based activities, these tips will help you and your children feel more grounded and refreshed—even on the busiest days.
What’s your favorite way to bring nature into your homeschool? Let me know in the comments!