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Where Science Meets Nature and Story

Science activities, nature study, and story-led learning for ages 3–16.

Created by a marine biologist, qualified science teacher and home educating mum, Rainy Day Homeschooling supports families with hands-on science, nature-based learning, and creative story-led resources for children aged 3–16.

Whether you’re exploring weather with your preschooler, diving into marine biology with your teen, or adding story-based science to your homeschool rhythm – you’re in the right place.

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A sample of pages from the FREE printable Creative Writing Prompts for September. Text below the sample pages reads 30 Creative Writing Prompts for the Month of September
Read More September Creative Writing Prompts for Kids
A young boy looking through binoculars out side in late summer. The text reads September Nature Study Ideas for home educators.
Read More Nature Study Ideas for September
4 pages from the Creative Writing Prompts for August pack for kids on Rainy Day Homeschooling on a background of lemons. Text below the image reads 31 Creative Writing Prompts for the month of August.
Read More August Creative Writing Prompts for Kids
Collage of four seasonal scenes, green summer forest, orange autumn trees, snowy winter landscape, and spring blossoms, with text overlay reading ‘Beautiful Books about the Seasons for Preschoolers’ from rainydayhomeschooling.com.
Read More Beautiful Picture Books to Explore the Four Seasons with Your Preschooler

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Science Fun For Homeschoolers

A young girl looking through prepared slides under a light microscope on the table. Text reads How to use a Light Microscope for Home Educators under the image.
Read More How to Use a Microscope
A green sea turtle swimming above a coral reef. Text below reads Why Learn Marine Science, Home education for teens.
Read More Why Learn Marine Science as a Teen?
Boy looking up at the sky at the clouds. Text reads Simple Weather Science Activities and Fun for Preschoolers.
Read More Simple Weather Science for Preschoolers
A model of the layers of the ocean using liquids of different colours and density. Text below reads Ocean Layers Density Model for Marine Science with Teens.
Read More Ocean Layers in a Jar: Exploring Density, Zones, and Oil Spills

Nature Study

A picture of a happy family sitting on their raised beds in the garden with a basket full of produce they have grown and picked. Underneath the text reads Introducing Gardenschooling into your Home Education Journey.
Read More Garden Schooling – Nature Study for Spring, Summer and Fall
A child completing a nature journal entry whilst leaning against a tree outdoors. The text below reads Cultivating Curiosity, getting started with nature journals.
Read More Getting Started with Nature Journaling
A boy looking at a bug through a magnifying glass in his backyard. The text below the image reads A Year of Backyard Nature Study for Home Educators.
Read More Nature Study in Your Backyard: Exploring the Wonders of Nature Throughout the Year
A young girl holding a feather towards the camera, the feather is in focus and she is blurred. Text below reads Preschool Nature Study what it is really like and how we did it.
Read More Preschool Nature Study

Creative Writing Prompts

Sample pages from the younger kids free printable descriptive writing prompts for kids pack from rainydayhomeschooling.com Text below the image reads Descriptive Writing Prompts to Develop Children's Creative Writing Skills.
Read More FREE Printable Descriptive Writing Prompts for Kids
A black mom and daughter sitting at the table in the home with the daughter writing and mom helping her. The text below the image reads using creative writing prompts a guide for home educators.
Read More Using Creative Writing Prompts with Kids
An image of 4 pages from the rainforest writing prompts for kids pack from Rainy Day Homeschooling on a jungle background. Text below the image reads Rainforest Themed Creative Writing Prompts for Kids.
Read More Rainforest Writing Prompts for Kids
Image of 4 of the pages from a free printable creative writing pack for kids all about sea creatures. Text below the image reads Sea Creature Creative Writing Prompts for Kids
Read More Sea Creature Writing Prompts for Kids

Home Education Tips and Advice

Image of a mum and kids deschooling at the kitchen table, no pressure to do normal school like work. Text below the image reads What is Deschooling and it's importance in home education.
Read More Deschooling Your Child: Nurturing a Smooth Transition to Home Education
Two children reading their living books outside after a homeschool nature trip. The text reads The Charlotte Mason Method an Introduction for Home Educators
Read More Exploring the Charlotte Mason Method: Nurturing Hearts and Minds
Mom and son at the table in an organised home education space. Text below reads Home Education Organisation Creating an Inspiring Learning Space.
Read More Organizing your Homeschooling Space: Creating an Inspiring Learning Environment
A young child playing mixing substances together outside. The text below reads Homeschooling preschool, play, nature and stories is all you need.
Read More How We Homeschool Preschool with Play & Nature

Home Education Activities, Resources and Plans

A girl on a laptop at a table in the living room with head phones on. Below the image it reads Amazing Virtual Field Trips for Home Educators.
Read More Virtual Field Trips for Kids
A young boy taking a picture of the observatory at chichen itza. Below the image the text reads Ancient Maya Unit Study for home educators.
Read More Maya Unit Study for Home Educators
Shakespeare Works on the spine of a book with text below reading Introducing Shakespeare to your kids for the first time
Read More Introducing Shakespeare to Homeschoolers for the First Time
Young girl studying at home with books, and resources in front of her. Text below the image reads Work Together to Discover your Teens Study Style.
Read More How to Help Your Teen Discover Their Best Study Style
Cerys Parker, mum behind Rainy Day Homeschooling.

About Cerys Parker

Cerys Parker is the mum behind the home-educating family at Rainy Day Homeschooling, she’s a marine biologist, environmental educator and STEM teacher. Hands-on learning, reading around and delving into subjects deeper has been one of the most enjoyable things about homeschooling her kids and she shares her expertise here.

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