33. Salamanders

Salamanders are beautiful, elusive amphibians, which means they can be hard to find on nature walks. When you do find one, it can slip away quickly giving you only a glimpse of the unique colors that make up its smooth, sometimes colorful skin. Listen to learn more about salamanders! To get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge for this episode, visit the show notes page at https://ourjourneywestward.com/salamander-nature-study/. ← Find images of salamanders here, too! Supplies for the nature study challenge: Nature journal or blank, white paper Oil pastels or colored pencils In the companion Salamander Video Lesson found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you'll learn so much more about aquatic and terrestrial salamanders and their water-loving cousins, newts. Of course, you'll sketch one using vibrant colors as you learn why they are amphibians, compare similarities and differences, and discover their natural habitats. Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/ Join the special FREE LEARNING EVENT to celebrate the release of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden with Mrs. Cindy West, Mrs. Pam Barnhill, Mrs. Colleen Kessler, and the author, Mrs. Sarah Mackenzie! In the Our Journey Westward Shop, find homeschool curriculum guides that are helpful for further spring nature study: Frogs & Toads Peaceful Ponds Habitats Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the salamander show notes page. Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you're enjoying the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

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Make homeschool nature study a reality with these simple lessons and outdoor challenges for families. Cindy West of No Sweat Nature Study LIVE shares seasonal, bite-sized information and creative nature journaling suggestions to enhance your science studies. Listen to a lesson during morning time in preparation for an afternoon nature walk or as you get ready to walk out the door. Turn it on in the car on your way to a nature walk destination or listen at the beginning of your walk. No matter when you choose to push play, these few minutes will give you exactly what you need to be informed and inspired. For information about bonus materials, please visit https://ourjourneywestward.com/podcast.