Learning Among the Pines

Snow days naturally invite read-aloud time, warm drinks, and hands-on creativity…which makes them perfect for gentle homeschool moments. We paired a few favorite winter nature books with a simple snowflake craft, and it turned into one of those days that felt both restful and meaningful. If you’re enjoying winter weather…

Snowstorms are rare where we live in Arkansas, which made this week feel especially memorable. When the snow finally came, we leaned into it — playing outside, riding through the forest in our side-by-side, and warming up inside with good food and cozy moments together.Instead of setting school aside, we…

Winter nature study can feel tricky. When the days are cold and the outdoors feels less inviting, it’s easy to assume that nature learning has to pause until spring. But winter offers its own quiet lessons…ones rooted in rest, adaptation, and observation.In our homeschool, winter becomes a season of slowing…

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Learning Among the Pines is a little corner of the internet where I share our family’s homeschool journey—one rooted in nature, curiosity, and learning together across ages. I’m a homeschool mom of four, teaching multiple ages at home. Our days aren’t perfect or Pinterest-ready,…