Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break during the summer, this season offers a beautiful opportunity to reset. With longer, slower days, it’s the perfect time to lean into connection, good books, and the kind of simple learning that happens naturally when we follow our children’s curiosity.
Even without formal lessons, creating a gentle summer rhythm—with anchors like read-aloud time, nature study, or creative play—can help your days feel peaceful and purposeful. A few simple daily intentions go a long way in creating a summer that feels both restful and rich.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to stay connected to learning this summer, Nourishing Nature Kindergarten is a gentle, literature-rich resource that weaves together classic Charlotte Mason books, nature study, art appreciation, and more.
Each unit includes a themed chapter book along with an art piece and musical composition to explore. It’s a wonderful way to support early skills like narration, observation, and nature notebooking—all while making sweet summer memories.
Here’s are some of our favorite nature themed chapter books that pair with each guide:
🌳 TREE — Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
🚜 FARM — Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
☁️ SKY — The Drinking Gourd by F.N. Monjo
⛰MOUNTAIN — Snowshoe Thompson by Nancy Smiler Levinson
🌼 MEADOW — The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
🌿 GARDEN — A Beatrix Potter Treasury by Beatrix Potter
🌧 RAINFOREST — The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
🏙 CITY — The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
These living books capture children’s imaginations while naturally encouraging Charlotte Mason habits like slow reading, rich narration, and time outdoors.
You may also be interest in our Summer Bundle! We include 12 weeks of nature study for gentle summer learning. Enjoy a simple, beautiful summer of learning and connection with the Freshwater Guide, Desert Guide and Ocean Guide.