Spring Weather Observation - Outdoor Hour Challenge

We haven't been particularly consistent with our Outdoor Hour Challenges, or even Nature Study in general, over the winter. But now we're starting to feel the blood warming within us and we're getting out more and observing more.

This week we did the Seasonal Weather Observation that Barb set up at the Handbook Of Nature Study blog. We began with looking at the clouds using the cloud finder she linked to, and then completed the seasonal weather observation page.

Little Man's observation page.

My Girl's observation page.

My Nature Journal entry.

What began as a grey, overcast morning has now brightened somewhat, and, while the sky is still grey, the sun is beginning to win the battle. The light drizzle has ended, a gentle breeze has begun, and it looks like it's going to be another lovely day!


Little Man balked (or should I say BALKED) at drawing anything on his observation sheet, but was eventually convinced that I wasn't looking for great art, just a quick and easy representation of what he saw: buds on branches, drizzle, etc. He has a lot of insecurity about drawing in any subject area, so I try to encourage him to just do a little bit, hoping that he'll build some success into his efforts.