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Naturalist Kids Podcast where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. Hosted by Joy Cherrick along with her school-aged children. Each episode takes you on a journey to explore each topic more deeply. We always have some history, folk lore and a lot of fun. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes, please consider supporting us through our Patreon patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode.

Joy Cherrick


    • Jan 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    EP 00 A Mother's Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 15:17


    Welcome to, However Imperfectly where homeschooling and homemaking intersect. This podcast is for the homeschool mom who desires to educate her children with a rich Charlotte Mason education and also has meals to put on the table and laundry to sort each day. I am your host, Joy Cherrick. I hope you find encouragement as we explore the ideas of Charlotte Mason in the context of our modern homes. Mason provides the principles for living and learning with our children that offers education unlike the one we received and a full life together. We don't have time for the latest educational fad. We need time-tested tools to help us raise and educate our children in truth, beauty, and goodness. I'm sure you will come to find, as I have, “that the education we are giving, however imperfectly, exceeds all that we intended or imagined.”

    Ep 19 Man's Best Friend, the dog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 10:46


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world.  I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Sophie, age 13. Sophie is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today's episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Sophie! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Ep 18 The world of ants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 9:46


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world.  I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Heide, age 13. Heide is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today's episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Heide! This episode is corresponds with ⁠Nature Study Hacking| Insects. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Ep 17 Lucky Clovers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 21:16


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world.  I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Lydia, age 13. Lydia is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today's episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Lydia! If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the clover, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops and Weeds. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Ep 16 The Dandelion and how it got its name

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 10:47


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world.  I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Corinne, age 15. Corinne is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today's episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Corinne! If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the dandelion, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops and Weeds. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Ep 15 The Story of Cotton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 14:22


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world.  I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Abigail, age 13. Abigail is a part of a podcasting club and chose the topic for today's episode, researched and wrote it! Welcome to the podcast, Abigail! If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the cotton, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops and Weeds. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Don't Homeschool Alone... Find your people!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 2:28


    Workshop link: https://naturestudyhacking.com/product/how-to-start-a-homeschool-co-op-live-workshop-april-13-2023-at-2pm-est/ Do you feel lonely - surrounded only by your children? It's easy to feel that way. I've felt that way too because as homeschool moms we create our own community. That's why I created the one hour "How to Start a Nature Group LIVE* Workshop" on April 13th at 2pm- so that you can have the tools you need to build community in your area! Workshop link: https://naturestudyhacking.com/product/how-to-start-a-homeschool-co-op-live-workshop-april-13-2023-at-2pm-est/ *(Recording will be available after the workshop!)

    Ep. 14 Squirrel Tales and Fables

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 15:10


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by David, age 9. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the squirrel, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 14. This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Ep 13- Butterflies, Moths and the origins of Silk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 12:12


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Faith, age 5. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about pumpkins, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 11. This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Insects.. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com/NaturalistKids to learn more

    Ep. 12 Honeybee Folklore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 15:33


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about God's great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Hudson, age 7. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about honebees, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Insects. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Ep. 11 All about the Dragonfly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 13:16


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast. Where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. This is episode 11. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick and today I'm joined by Elliot, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the dragonfly, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site.patreon.com/naturalistkids There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This episode is corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Insects. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 2, Episode 4 - Winter Wonders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 15:47


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Elliot, age 9. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about winter, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site: patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 4 of Season 2. This episode is sponsored by Naturalist Monthly Newsletter. Naturalist Monthly is a newsletter that we put together each month to give you poems, nature study lessons and other inspiration right in your inbox. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to sign up.

    Season 2, Episode 3 - A Closer Look at Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 21:07


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Hudson, age 6. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about Stars, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site: patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 3 of Season 2. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Stars & Skies. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 2, Episode 2 - Christmas Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 13:13


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by David, age 7. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about the Christmas Tree, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site: patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 2 of Season 2. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Trees. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 2, Episode 1 - The Sun Makes Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 18:50


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about How the Sun Makes the Seasons, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 1 of Season 2. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Stars & Skies. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 1, Episode 6 - Rabbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 12:11


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about rabbits, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 6 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. And this lesson about rabbits fits well with Lessons 9 and 10. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 1, Episode 5 - Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 17:45


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by David, age 7. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about foxes, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 5 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals, and this lesson about foxes fits perfectly with Lessons 9 and 10: Fox Introduction and Fox Observation. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 1, Episode 4 - Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 19:25


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Elliot, age 9. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about cats, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 4 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 1, Episode 3 - Bat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 15:31


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Hudson, age 6. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about bats, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 3 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Mammals. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 1, Episode 2 - Corn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 15:41


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about corn, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is episode 2 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops & Weeds, and this lesson about corn fits perfectly with Lessons 7 and 8. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Season 1, Episode 1 - Pumpkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 15:57


    You are listening to Naturalist Kids Podcast, where we bring the stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. I'm your host, Joy Cherrick, and today I'm joined by Reagan, age 11. If you love our podcast and want to see more episodes like this one about pumpkins, please consider supporting us through our Patreon site, patreon.com/naturalistkids. There you will find transcripts, nature study lessons and additional resources to go with each episode! This is Episode 1 of Season 1. This episode corresponds with Nature Study Hacking| Cultivated Crops & Weeds, and this lesson about pumpkins fits perfectly with Lessons 15 and 16. Nature Study Hacking teaches families how to get outside and use a nature journal. Head over to naturestudyhacking.com to learn more.

    Naturalist Kids Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 1:43


    When Cinderella's fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into a carriage - she did more than just help the servant girl get to a ball… The pumpkin, at the time Charles Perrault wrote down his version of Cinderella, was synonymous with poor, common people. It was the food of peasants. But how did the pumpkin end up in pies at Thanksgiving or carved into Jack-O-Lanterns? I'm Joy Cherrick. I write about natural history, folklore and exploring how people have interacted with God's creation through time. On Naturalist Kids Podcast, we bring many of the forgotten stories of nature to life to encourage you in your quest to learn more about this great world. We'll tell you the stories behind why a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. Why the pumpkin is the staple of a Thanksgiving feast. And why a mother cottontail rabbit is hardly ever found near her nest of kits. In each episode, I am joined by one of my six children. In our first episode, we are going to tell you about Native American's, Pilgrims, Cinderella and how many types of flowers the pumpkin vine creates in order to get a pumpkin. Naturalist Kids Podcast starts on October 5, 2020. Don't miss a single episode by subscribing today on Applepodcasts. Naturalist Kids Podcast: forgotten stories from nature, brought to life. If you love our podcast, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/naturalistkids There we provide nature study lessons, transcripts and additional resources.

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