Seasons Afield Nature Study (K-3)

K-3
Seasons Afield Nature Study (K-3)
Seasons Afield Nature Study (K-3)
Seasons Afield Nature Study (K-3)
Seasons Afield Nature Study (K-3)

Seasons Afield Nature Study (K-3)

*Curriculum Pack now includes both a print and digital Teacher Guide

Because we know your children are happiest outside. Our Seasons Afield nature-based homeschool curriculum brings your homeschool out of the house and into the field in a whimsical, gentle nature study that also meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Lessons include art, simple hands-on activities, and beautiful books that help your family enjoy the natural world year-round.
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K-3
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Seasons Afield is a nature-based homeschool curriculum for Kindergarten-3rd grade students, designed to connect school, nature, and home in a meaningful way, inspired by the Schullandheim approach to science and nature study. This German educational philosophy emphasizes learning through immersion in nature, fostering a deep understanding of the natural world. 

This curriculum is literature-based, leveraging beautiful and impactful stories for memorable lessons and character development. Field guide notecards and watercolor cards allow your child to bring their studies into the natural world.

Through the seasons, students explore topics such as plant and animal life cycles, weather patterns, moon phases, water cycle, basic botany, ecosystems, and beyond. Through nature-inspired handicrafts, art appreciation, and recipes, students engage in both creative and scientific discovery, all while developing important life skills and a sense of responsibility for the environment.

Seasons Afield meets standards for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and includes field notecards and field watercolor cards to document observations and foster scientific thinking.

Designed to inspire a lifelong love of nature and learning, Seasons Afield supports students in building a holistic understanding of science, art, and life. Like all our studies, lessons are designed to be flexible, allowing families to tailor activities and pace to meet the needs of their students.

*We highly recommend each student has their own notebook, fieldnote & water color cards.
What's Included
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Nature Science Curriculum Includes:

  • 1 Seasons Afield Teacher Guide (print + download)
  • 15 Nature Science Books
  • 1 Notebook
  • 1 Fieldnote & Watercolor Cards
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Scope and Sequence: Click here to download

Free Teacher Guide Sample: Click here
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Shannon
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We had been using another nature curriculum for a few years and decided to try this last fall. It has a great book list, but that’s about as far as I can recommend it. It simply is not a nature study or natural science curriculum. It has lots of fiction and art tutorials, art study, handcraft, and a few activities with very specialized supplies. Very little nature study information is supplied.

Hi Shannon,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that this study didn’t meet your expectations.

Seasons Afield was designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) while offerring a gentle, observation-driven introduction to science. Our goal is to encourage curiosity and connection with the natural world while presenting key scientific ideas appropriate for K-3rd students.

We’re grateful for your feedback and always looking for ways to better serve homeschool families. Please feel free to reach out if there’s anything we can do to help.

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Lindsey

I hate to be the dissenting review here, but this was a huge miss for our family. I have been homeschooling for 7 years and have done several nature studies...this was probably the worst. The information presented in each lesson is choppy, all over the place and doesn't go very deep into any one thing. For example, the lesson titled "Explore" has you learning a little bit about altitude, what are puns and similes, water coloring a dogwood rose, studying a sunset, talking about the tilt of the earth, making a compass map out of sticks, and cooking a bilberry soup (bilberries are from Sweden so we read a bit about Sweden too). It felt very much like they just threw a bunch of different things together without going into too much detail about any one thing. Sadly, I feel like this was a wasted year, with too many things crammed in but not fleshed out fully. If your kid is young and enjoys reading books about nature and water coloring, a quick trip to the library and craft store would be a lot cheaper and possibly more educational.

Hi Lindsey,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with this study didn’t meet your expectations.

We want to note that Seasons Afield meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is intentionally crafted as a gentle, observation-based approach to science—one that nurtures curiosity and a love of the natural world while still exploring important scientific concepts at a grade-appropriate depth.

We appreciate your input and are always working to improve and support homeschool families in meaningful ways. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team if we can offer further support or guidance.

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Amanda C

We are going to do this program again after first completing it two years ago. It’s is so charming, gentle, engaging, visually pleasing, and just beautiful. I really wish BFB would make a part two because there is nothing like this on the market from anyone. I would love to see a grade 3-6 Seasons Afield 🙏🙏🙏

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Holy Family Homeschool

I have a tendency to get bogged down in the work and not take time for the beauty, but this curriculum helps me slow down and makes it so easy to bring the beauty back into our homeschool.

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Christina O.

I’ve used several BF guides and this is the first lower elementary one I’ve used. I bought it for 3rd grade twins. We absolutely LOVED it and I wish there was a part 2, we didn’t want the curriculum to end. I’ve never felt that way about a science oriented book before. It was so gentle and easy to use, and we had a lot of fun doing the activities. Thank you so much for such an engaging book!

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Grades
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Pace
2 lessons/week for 1 year study
Number of Lessons
72 Lessons
Subjects Covered
Nature Study, Biology, Earth Science

Cultivate Character

The right books paired with the right questions build empathy. Our studies include impactful stories and questions that develop moral reasoning.

Learning, Everywhere

Our studies include ideas for taking your homeschool out of the home, because learning happens everywhere.

Critical Thinking

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Books Curated For Impact

We handpick timeless, award-winning literature to nurture learning and character development.

Experts Behind Every Lesson

Crafted by educators with expertise in history, children’s literature, English, science and education.

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