My kids chose to study mushrooms this year, so I put together this mushroom study pack. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family did! Printable Mushroom Mini Study Learn about different types of fungi, mushroom anatomy, fungi lifecycles, mushroom characteristics, and mushroom identification with this printable 12-page study pack. This pack includes vocabulary words, 4 informational reading sheets, a mushroom anatomy coloring sheet, a mushroom lifecycle diagram, a crossword puzzle, a Venn diagram, tips for identifying mushrooms, a nature journaling sheet, and a list of additional resources to check out. Grab it here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mushroom-Mini-Study-11726047 You may also want to check out: Dandelion Mini Study Follow me on: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Teachers Pay Teachers

A lot of kids and homeschool parents dread math lessons. It's one of those subjects that is hard to teach without a lot of worksheets and textbooks. And if we're being honest, worksheets and textbooks tend to be boring, and it's hard to keep kids engaged in boring activities. That's why I'm always on the hunt for fun and hands-on ways to practice math skills.  In this post I share all of my favorite nature-based math activities, perfect for all the little nature lovers out there! Tree measurements Use a tape measure to measure and record a tree's circumference, height, and crown spread.  How to measure circumference : Arborist typically measure circumference at a height of 4.5 feet. Measure 4.5 feet up the tree, starting from the ground. Then at that height, use the tape measure to measure all the way around the trunk. That measurement is the circumference. How to calculate a tree's height: You can calculate a tree's height using basic trigonometry. Sta...