However Imperfectly

EP 10 Principle #10 From Bucket Heads to Bright Minds| The True Role of Teacher & Learner Feb 07, 2025

“Such a doctrine as e.g. the Herbartian, that the mind is a receptacle, lays the stress of education (the preparation of knowledge in enticing morsels duly ordered) upon the teacher. Children taught on this principle are in danger of receiving much teaching with little knowledge; and the teacher’s axiom is, ‘what a child learns matters less than how he learns it.”

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EP 09 Principle #9 Feeding the Hungry Mind Jan 24, 2025

Feeding the mind as we do the body is the role of education. Read the article and get the reflection questions over on Substack .

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EP 08 Principle #8 Education is a Life Jan 10, 2025

“Education is a life. That life is sustained on ideas. Ideas are of spiritual origin, and God has made us so that we get them chiefly as we convey them to one another, whether by word of mouth, written page, Scripture word, musical symphony; but we must sustain a child's inner life with ideas as we sustain his body with food.”

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EP 07 Principle #7 Education is a Discipline Dec 06, 2024

Habit training is more than a tool for managing behavior; it is the cornerstone of character formation, equipping children with the discipline, virtue, and moral strength to govern themselves well and to make decisions toward what is right. Read the Reflection Questions that go with this episode on Substack.

EP 06 Principle #6 Education is an Atmosphere Dec 05, 2024

On the wayside of the Appalachian Mountains sits a charming stone church, with a bell tower that no longer rings and a simple stained-glass window above the pulpit. The interior is warm, with chocolatey wood contrasting the stone walls. While the church is beautiful, it is the atmosphere of love and genuine welcome from the people that makes it truly special. When you attend, you’ll be greeted with smiles and care, and that warmth comes not just from the surroundings but from the hearts of the congregation...

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EP 05 Principle #5 Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, a Life- a primer Dec 03, 2024

Principle #5 Seeing that we are limited by the respect due to the personality of children we can allow ourselves but three educational instruments––the atmosphere of environment, the discipline of habit and the presentation of living ideas. Our motto is: "Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life." Read the transcript and see the reflection questions on Substack

EP 04 Principle #4 Limits to Our Authority as Parents and Educators Oct 25, 2024

This fourth principle builds upon the third which reminds us that we have authority over our children, and they have a duty to be teachable.

So, the key to understanding the limits of our authority comes from humble reliance on God and walking in the ways of good living laid out in scriptures. Recognizing our own weaknesses and need for God’s help allows us to maintain a posture of sympathy for our children’s weaknesses which is the key to truly guiding and directing our children toward a good life.

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EP 03 Principle #3 Parents are in charge and children should do as they're told Oct 11, 2024

In God’s wisdom He places children in… not daycare facilities, nor schools… He places them in families - the foundation of human society and the bedrock of human flourishing. The home is the best growing place for a child. It is here children learn good manners, right and wrong, and how to restrain the urge to wallop one’s brother. Parents are in charge. We didn’t come up with this. We know we are vastly under qualified to teach our children about the Righteousness of God, but someone must teach them and so the honor and duty falls on us. Because it is right.

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EP 02 Principle #2 Good and evil nature of children Sep 27, 2024

This is the most controversial of Mason's Principles. Join me as we look at what this principle is telling us about the natural laws of education, namely that there is good and evil in the world and what that means for moms and teachers of children being raised in the 21st Century.

Mason wants mothers to understand the natural laws that affect our children and hinder or help our work as mothers so that we will joyfully fulfill our God-given role to guide and direct our them.

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EP 01 Principle #1 Children are Born Persons Sep 13, 2024

There’s nothing more humbling than holding a freshly born babe complete with those glorious first cries and skin so soft it feels like you are touching heaven itself.

Looking at that face for the first time, seeing those baby rolls, and thinking about all the possibilities ahead for this dear one make those dawning moments touch the divine and help us to come into contact with the miraculous nature of human life. Motherhood begins with many hopes, there are some fears, to be sure, but we get the privilege of standing at the beginning of a new story, a new life, a new person and walking them through their childhood, helping them journey into adulthood and finally, Lord willing, we launch them into adulthood where we fully pass off the governance of their lives to the man or woman who must stand on their own, ready or not.

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Ep 00 A Masterly Mother's Homeschool Plan Aug 30, 2024

Welcome to Season #2 of the However Imperfectly Podcast. This season we will be diving into Charlotte Mason’s 20 Principles because they help us see our children and our goals for their education clearly. Getting to know these principles encourages us to move from mechanically implementing booklists, checklists, and systems to educate our children and toward being fully alive to our own duties given by God to help our families thrive. Modern homeschool advice is generally about how to save time and energy so that homeschooling can be easier through open-and-go curriculums. What we need are not more tips and tricks, but guardrails to help us realize our freedom and limits as teachers not so that our life can be easier by doing less, but that we will know where to spend our time and energy so that our work will be effective, fruitful, and joyful.

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EP 10 A Masterly Summer May 24, 2024

As summer beckons us with her long days, late nights, and leisurely ways, let’s pause to consider a few questions before it melts away and the new school year is before us. What is a person and how are they formed? How ought we spend our time this summer? How does this time form us? What do we owe to our children these summer days? What, before the Lord, should we consider before one day melts into the next with delicious rest and rejuvenation?

Today we consider these questions and I also give links to the tools I use to keep our home humming for the summer months!

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EP 09 Screen Free Guide to the Outdoor Life of Children May 10, 2024

The addictive pull of screens can become a perpetual whack-a-mole in a home seeking to cultivate a love for nature in their children. It's a game we'd rather not be playing with no end in sight. What's a mother to do? This episode comes with a gift. On the HoweverImperfectly Substack , I’ve added the Screen Free Get Outside Challenge for free subscribers. Over at the NatureStudyHacking.com shop you can purchase the Screen Free Guide to the Outdoor Life of Children. (Now ON SALE!) This guide includes reflection questions to help you think through your current atmosphere, discipline, and lifestyle to help you get outside with your children with purpose this summer. In addition, I’ve included questions about plants, animals and bugs to help you guide your children to be curious about God’s creation right outside your door.

EP 08 A Whole Day of Rest Apr 26, 2024

Rest is essential to human flourishing. Rest is both a gift and a human right that will not only help us enter into the good blessings God offers us spiritually and relationally but will restore our bodies from the labors of this life and allow us to flourish mind, body, and soul.

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EP 07 Learn to Love What Must Be Done| Interview with Mystie Winkler Apr 12, 2024

Raising children is the best way to find out one’s weaknesses. Perhaps you thought you were a fairly good citizen. You always thought of others when taking turns at the post office and you never took more than your portion of ice cream at the birthday party.

But having children seems to expose the lazy and selfish parts of ourselves. That’s why we need the help from others who’ve been there too and can help us navigate through the cultural sludge and learn to see our work as an act of worship.

We truly can learn to love the work that must be done. I’m pleased to share with you my interview with my homemaking mentor Mystie Winkler. She recently released her spectacular book, Simplified Organization where she helps us understand that the work we have to do is truly good work and that we can learn to love it.

This interview and Mystie’s book wrap up our miniseries here on However Imperfectly about Routines That Bless.

You will see that Mystie has also needed to work on her habits to weave peace and blessing into her home and we are confident that you can do the same in yours. Enjoy!

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EP 06 Routines that Bless| The Reasonably Clean House Mar 29, 2024

In my years of motherhood, I’ve met many friends who are better housekeepers than I am. Some of them just come by it naturally.

I come by it with effort and thoughtful deliberation.

I’m easily distracted by the dimples on my children’s faces, the lure of a good book and the conversation with a friend. If you are naturally clean and tidy, you may not understand the need for a pep talk to keep your home in order and to do thus on repeat until that last little one grows up gets married and, Lord willing, brings grandchildren into your home to make messes all over again.

For the rest of us, we need the reminder that keeping a reasonably clean house is worth the effort and will bear fruit for years to come in the form of memories set on the stage of a home that is peaceful to live in. We would all like to sow peace.

Let’s take a look at six practical reasons to do this good work!

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Picture: Horse Drawn Cabs at Evening, New York

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EP 05 Routines That Bless| Family Devotions Mar 15, 2024

One of the gifts of motherhood is to overhear a child humming or singing softly while playing or doing chores only to discover they are singing a hymn we learned in church or during our family devotions. Is there anything more precious than listening to children’s voices singing praises to God?

To hear a child sing as loud as possible: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty, all thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea” is to enter into the eternal throne room where we will all be lifting up our voices in worship. It’s a gift and duty to teach our children about their creator…

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Picture: The Thankful Poor by Henry Ossawa Tanner

EP 04 Teddy Roosevelt On American Motherhood Mar 01, 2024

Today I have a treat for you. We are going to step back in time to 1905. At this time, Ms. Mason was sending out her Mother’s Education Course correspondences and farmers were leaving the countryside to find work in the cities of America. This was a time filled with innovation and excitement for new discoveries and technologies were being made to make life more comfortable for more people. But as the Industrial Revolution made its way through the Western World, it affected the way American Women were seeing themselves and their work in the home. In 1905, most women stayed home and raised their children and even if they worked, their children were right there with them. World War I changed that. It took women out of the home and they haven’t returned since.

But, just before this, President Teddy Roosevelt saw the importance of the work of mothers and what it means for a healthy and thriving society. He understood that a mother’s work is irreplaceable. And the American home, he shows, is a true growing ground for the nation.

My husband, Kevin, kindly offered to read Teddy Roosevelt's speech, titled “On American Motherhood”, as he presented it in Washington, D.C. to the National Congress of Mothers on March 13, 1905.

You will find that Teddy is speaking to mothers of all times and all places to be encouraged to continue in the good work we’ve been called to do. Enjoy!

Picture: Maternal Caress, Mary Cassatt 1896

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EP 03: Routines that Bless| Taming the Laundry Beast Feb 16, 2024

“Wash on Monday. Iron on Tuesday. Mend on Wednesday. Churn on Thursday. Clean on Friday. Bake on Saturday. Rest on Sunday.” -Little House in the Big Woods.

Welcome to, However Imperfectly where homeschooling and homemaking intersect. This podcast is for the homeschool mom who desires to educate her children with a rich Charlotte Mason education, and also has meals to put on the table and laundry sort each day. I am your host, Joy Cherrick. I hope you find encouragement as we explore the ideas of Charlotte Mason in the context of our modern homes. Mason provides the playbook for living and learning with our children that not only gives us an education unlike the one we received, but a full life together. We don’t have time for the latest educational fad. We need time-tested tools to help us raise and educate our children in truth, beauty, and goodness. I'm sure you will come to find, as I have, “that the education we are giving, however imperfectly, exceeds all that we intended or imagined.”)

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EP 02 Routines that Bless| Make Meals Everyday and Like It Feb 02, 2024

Children need to eat at regular intervals. They seem to grow grumpy when not fed on time or in a regular rhythm.

As a young mother, I knew this to be true, however, I found myself always surprised by how quickly the meals came. For each meal, I’d scramble together what we had. I was not a “planner” nor was I sure how to manage the home in a way that would make this part of the day seamless.

Once I had three small children with one on the way, I knew it was time to apply my creative energy toward feeding my family well. Instead of being surprised, I developed a plan. Instead of being frazzled, I cultivated peace. You can too.

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Welcome to, However Imperfectly where homeschooling and homemaking intersect. This podcast is for the homeschool mom who desires to educate her children with a rich Charlotte Mason education, and also has meals to put on the table and laundry sort each day. I am your host, Joy Cherrick.

I hope you find encouragement as we explore the ideas of Charlotte Mason in the context of our modern homes. Mason provides the playbook for living and learning with our children that not only gives us an education unlike the one we received, but a full life together. We don’t have time for the latest educational fad. We need time-tested tools to help us raise and educate our children in truth, beauty, and goodness. I'm sure you will come to find, as I have, “that the education we are giving, however imperfectly, exceeds all that we intended or imagined.”

Picture: Millet, Feeding the Young or La Becquée

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EP 01 Charlotte Mason, an Invitation Jan 19, 2024

What is a Charlotte Mason education?” you ask.

This little question inaugurates you into an entire new way of looking at education, homemaking and living well.

Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.

As we explore Charlotte Mason’s ideas about education, you will find that you, my friend, are the heir to a vast kingdom. You want a better education for your children than the one you received. Me too. Mason gives us a map to follow so we can provide our children not only a robust academic education, but a full life.

Picture: Winslow Homer - Hark! The Lark (1882)

EP 00 A Mother's Resolution Jan 01, 2024

Welcome to, However Imperfectly where homeschooling and homemaking intersect. This podcast is for the homeschool mom who desires to educate her children with a rich Charlotte Mason education and also has meals to put on the table and laundry to sort each day. I am your host, Joy Cherrick.

I hope you find encouragement as we explore the ideas of Charlotte Mason in the context of our modern homes. Mason provides the principles for living and learning with our children that offers education unlike the one we received and a full life together. We don’t have time for the latest educational fad. We need time-tested tools to help us raise and educate our children in truth, beauty, and goodness. I'm sure you will come to find, as I have, “that the education we are giving, however imperfectly, exceeds all that we intended or imagined.”

Ep 19 Man's Best Friend, the dog May 19, 2023

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Sophie, age 13. Sophie is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today’s episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Sophie! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep 18 The world of ants May 12, 2023

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Heide, age 13. Heide is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today’s episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Heide! This episode is corresponds with ⁠Nature Study Hacking| Insects. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep 17 Lucky Clovers May 05, 2023

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Lydia, age 13. Lydia is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today’s episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Lydia! If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the clover, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops and Weeds. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep 16 The Dandelion and how it got its name Apr 28, 2023

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Corinne, age 15. Corinne is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today’s episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Corinne! If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the dandelion, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops and Weeds. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep 15 The Story of Cotton Apr 21, 2023

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Abigail, age 13. Abigail is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today’s episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Abigail! If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the cotton, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops and Weeds. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Don't Homeschool Alone... Find your people! Mar 31, 2023

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Ep. 14 Squirrel Tales and Fables Sep 30, 2022

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by David, age 9. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the squirrel, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 14. This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep 13- Butterflies, Moths and the origins of Silk Sep 16, 2022

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Faith, age 5. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about pumpkins, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 11. This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Insects.. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com/NaturalistKids to learn more

Ep. 12 Honeybee Folklore Sep 02, 2022

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about God’s great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Hudson, age 7. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about honebees, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Insects. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep. 11 All about the Dragonfly Aug 19, 2022

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. This is episode 11. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick and today I’m joined by Elliot, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the dragonfly, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Insects. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep. 10 - Winter Wonders| Snow and the Blizzard of 1888 Dec 21, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Elliot, age 9. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about winter, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site: patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 4 of Season 2. This episode is sponsored by Naturalist Monthly Newsletter. Naturalist Monthly is a newsletter that we put together each month to give you poems, nature study lessons and other inspiration right in your inbox. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to sign up.

Ep 9 - A Closer Look at Stars Dec 14, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Hudson, age 6. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about Stars, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site: patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 3 of Season 2. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Stars & Skies. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep. 8 - Christmas Trees Folklore Dec 07, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by David, age 7. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the Christmas Tree, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site: patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 2 of Season 2. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Trees. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep 7 - The Sun Makes Seasons Nov 30, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about How the Sun Makes the Seasons, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 1 of Season 2. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Stars & Skies. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep 6: Rabbit Tales Nov 09, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about rabbits, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 6 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. And this lesson about rabbits fits well with Lessons 9 and 10. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

EP 5: Fox Folklore and Fun Facts Nov 02, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by David, age 7. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about foxes, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 5 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals, and this lesson about foxes fits perfectly with Lessons 9 and 10: Fox Introduction and Fox Observation. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep. 4: House Cats and Black Cats Oct 26, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Elliot, age 9. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about cats, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 4 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep. 3: Bat Folklore Oct 19, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Hudson, age 6. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about bats, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 3 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep. 2 Popcorn or Sweetcorn and other corn stories Oct 12, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about corn, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 2 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops & Weeds, and this lesson about corn fits perfectly with Lessons 7 and 8. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Ep. 1 Why we love Pumpkins and other Pumpkin folklore Oct 05, 2020

You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I’m your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I’m joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about pumpkins, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 1 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops & Weeds, and this lesson about pumpkins fits perfectly with Lessons 15 and 16. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

Naturalist Kids Podcast Trailer Aug 27, 2020

When Cinderella’s fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into a carriage - she did more than just help the servant girl get to a ball… The pumpkin, at the time Charles Perrault wrote down his version of Cinderella, was synonymous with poor, common people. It was the food of peasants.

But how did the pumpkin end up in pies at Thanksgiving or carved into Jack-O-Lanterns?

I’m Joy Cherrick. I write about natural history, folklore and exploring how people have interacted with God’s creation through time. On Naturalist Kids Podcast, we bring many of the forgotten stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. We’ll tell you the stories behind why a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. Why the pumpkin is the staple of a Thanksgiving feast. And why a mother cottontail rabbit is hardly ever found near her nest of kits. In each episode, I am joined by one of my six children.

In our first episode, we are going to tell you about Native American’s, Pilgrims, Cinderella and how many types of flowers the pumpkin vine creates in order to get a pumpkin.

Naturalist Kids Podcast starts on October 5, 2020.

Don’t miss a single episode by subscribing today on Applepodcasts. Naturalist Kids Podcast: forgotten stories from nature, brought to life.

If you love our podcast, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/naturalistkids There we provide nature study lessons, transcripts and additional resources.

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