The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

79. What Do Barbara Cooney and Nature Study Have In Common?

The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

Show Notes

Discover how beloved author and illustrator Barbara Cooney infused her stories with the beauty of nature. In this episode, we explore her life, her inspirations, and the special connections between her books and nature study! Join us for a special No Sweat Nature Study video class where we'll explore Barbara Cooney's breathtaking illustrations and uncover how she used nature to bring her stories to life. Students will compare her artwork across books and create nature journal pages inspired by her unique style! Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. Buy Gift Certificates for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/ Charter Schools can purchase LIVE or VIDEO-ONLY access to No Sweat Nature Study for you → ourjourneywestward.com/charter/ Visit the Barbara Cooney show notes page to see a lupine. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Visit our show sponsor, The Learning Well Journal, to purchase the spring edition of an encouraging, beautiful, in-print magazine for homeschooling parents. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

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