Leaves changing color, evenings getting chillier–autumn is a wonderful time of the year to turn our attention toward the natural world around us. Today’s episode is all about how to facilitate nature study for your kids.

We cover resources that can help you on your journey. We also give you specific practices you can try out with your family.

Most importantly, we dig into why nature study is so beneficial to educational development and well-being. Remember, if you have nature study projects that you have really enjoyed, please share them with us!

Resources:

• Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention.
• For all the books mentioned in this episode, check out the Brave Writer Book Shop.
• Learn more about the 1000 Hours Outside platform.
• Learn more about nature studies at JohnMuirLaws.com.
• Check out the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programs.
• Read all Brave Writer class descriptions here.
• Check out the Brave Writer class schedule for Fall
• Learn more about Brave Writer 101
• Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!
• Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684

Connect with Julie:

• Instagram: @juliebravewriter
• Threads: @juliebravewriter
• Twitter: @bravewriter
• Facebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissawiley.com
• Substack: melissawiley.substack.com
• Instagram: @melissawileybooks
• Twitter: @melissawiley

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We tend to have a pretty clear idea of what practice looks like for musicians and athletes. But what does practice look like for writers? In today’s episode, Julie and Melissa discuss what writing practice can look like for writers of all ages and developmental stages.

Julie and Melissa describe their own daily writing practices and those of well-known authors. Then they dive into how you can facilitate your child’s practice. They anchor their discussion with the new Brave Writer product “Practice Pages.”

With references to Flannery O’Connor, judgy teenagers, and gleefully vindictive youngsters with the red editing pen in their hands, this conversation is as entertaining as it is informative. Enjoy!

Resources:

• Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention.
• Watch this space for our new Brave Writer Practice Pages—including a sample you can download (available in late October)
• For the books we mention in this episode, check out the Brave Writer Book Shop
• Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programs
• Take a look at all the Brave Writer class descriptions
• Check out the Class Schedule for Fall
• Register for Brave Writer 101
• Listen to Episode 202: “Make It Stick”
• Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!
• Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684

Connect with Julie:

• Instagram: @juliebravewriter
• Threads: @juliebravewriter
• Twitter: @bravewriter
• Facebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissawiley.com
• Substack: melissawiley.substack.com
• Instagram: @melissawileybooks
• Twitter: @melissawiley

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Ever have one of those days where the kids won’t stop bickering, everything seems difficult, and overall there’s just bad energy? In today’s episode, we give you tips and tricks on how to turn the mood around…or at least keep your own internal peace.

We give ideas that are focused on the body: movement and the five senses. We also give tips that are focused on the surroundings: making a small, new setting in your home or even going out to new learning spaces.

For a full list of the ideas we share in this episode, go to our website and download the PDF we have ready for you.

And remember, if all else fails, it’s ok to let the kids watch TV for a little bit while you hide and eat chocolate.

Resources:

• Download our PDF of the ideas we’ve shared in this episode (link to come—we can add it to the doc later)
• Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention.
• Learn more about Brave Writer’s “Becoming a Critical Thinker” workbook
• Peruse the Brave Writer Book Shop
• Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programs
• Check about all Brave Writer class descriptions
• Click here for the Class Schedule for Fall
• Sign up for Brave Writer 101
• Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!
• Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684

Connect with Julie:

• Instagram: @juliebravewriter
• Threads: @juliebravewriter
• Twitter: @bravewriter
• Facebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissawiley.com
• Substack: melissawiley.substack.com
• Instagram: @melissawileybooks
• Twitter: @melissawiley

Produced by NOVA Media