Nature Observation Set — Trees, Flowers, Birds & Butterflies

The Nature Observation Set is a complete, ready-to-use nature study toolkit covering four beloved outdoor subjects: Common Trees, Flowers in the Garden, Backyard Birds, and Butterflies & Moths. Rooted in Charlotte Mason philosophy, it encourages children to slow down, look closely, and build a relationship with the natural world in their own backyard — one leaf, bloom, bird, and butterfly at a time.

What's Inside

• Nature Observation Wheel — A seasonal wheel at the front of the book to record observations across all four seasons
• Viewfinder Wheels — Cut-out viewfinders for each of the four sections, helping children identify what they're seeing outdoors
• Identification Posters — A visual reference guide for each of the four nature categories
• Fact Cards & Pocket Books — Mini books featuring Latin names, key facts, and "I NOTICE" prompts for writing or drawing observations

Common Trees pocket book features: Elder, Rowan, Oak, Birch, Maple, Pine, Horse Chestnut, Holly, Willow, and Beech

Flowers in the Garden pocket book features: Pansy, Bleeding Heart, Poppy, Petunia, Sweet Pea, Salvia, Horseshoe Geranium, and Nasturtium

Backyard Birds pocket book features: Catbird, Bluebird, Robin, Chickadee, Chipping Sparrow, Cardinal Grosbeak, Song Sparrow, and Mockingbird

Butterflies & Moths pocket book features: Black Swallowtail, Isabella Tiger Moth, Monarch Butterfly, Woolly Bear Moth, Codling Moth, Hummingbird Moth, Cecropia Moth, and White-lined Sphinx Moth

Perfect For

• Charlotte Mason and Montessori homeschool families
• Year-round nature study and outdoor learning
• Morning basket, afternoon walks, and weekend hikes
• Co-ops and nature study groups
• Christian homeschool families exploring creation
• Children who love collecting, observing, and identifying

How to Use It

Begin by printing the seasonal observation wheel and placing it at the front of your child's nature binder or journal. Introduce one subject at a time — trees in autumn, birds in winter, flowers in spring, butterflies in summer — or let your children follow their curiosity across all four year-round.

Assemble the viewfinder wheels and tuck them into pockets for outdoor walks. The pocket books are small enough to slip into a bag or coat, making identification easy in the moment. Back inside, children can use the "I NOTICE" prompts to record what they saw through writing, drawing, or both. Display the identification posters in your nature study corner or morning basket area as a quiet, ongoing visual reference.

There's no set sequence and no finish line — this is a toolkit built for rhythm, repetition, and relationship with the natural world.

Format & Delivery

• Instant PDF download after checkout
• Print at home on US Letter paper
• Single-family use license (co-op licensing available — message us)
• Files delivered by email and accessible from your My Mega Bundles account