Simple Studies: Pond Creatures
$12.00
Discover the wonder of pond life with your K-6 students—no prep required!
Simple Studies: Pond Creatures is a living science guide built on the gentle yet rich Charlotte Mason approach. With 18 short, open-and-go lessons, this instructor handbook brings the magical world of pond animals to life through storytelling, nature study, and creative expression. Just grab your copy of Among the Pond People and start exploring together!
For Grades K-6 | This is a digital only resource | Other book(s) required
Published by: Simple Studies
Simple Studies: Pond Creatures
Simple Studies: Pond Creatures is more than a science curriculum—it’s a nature-filled adventure designed for multi-age learning. With a focus on connection over checklists, this digital-only resource guides you through 18 enriching lessons that correspond with the beloved living book Among the Pond People by Clara Dillingham Pierson.
Each lesson includes:
- A chapter reading prompt
- Narration and discussion questions
- Dictation and copywork options
- Hand-drawn coloring pages for younger students
- Picture book recommendations
- Visual aid and video links
- Review questions and nature poetry
- Animal species images for drawing inspiration
- Optional final project ideas
Older students are encouraged to dig deeper with:
- Field guide research
- Nature journaling prompts
- Drawing opportunities
- Advanced dictation sentences
Subjects naturally woven into this study include:
- Zoology, biology, mammalogy, entomology, ornithology, and hydrology
- Lentic ecosystems (ponds)
- Nature study and literature
- Art, poetry, and handwriting practice
You’ll also find helpful links to Handbook of Nature Study pages and curated video content to bring each creature to life on screen and in your backyard. The only required additional resource is a copy of Among the Pond People.
Whether you’re exploring dragonflies, muskrats, or herons, Pond Creatures invites your children to slow down, observe, and fall in love with the little world around a still pond.
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