Nature Groups

AMBLEcommunity is a Charlotte Mason-centered home educating community.  We believe that getting out in nature and letting our children experience it first hand is essential to a Charlotte Mason education.  If you are in the Tulsa area and are interested in joining a nature group, here are the details for getting started.

REQUIREMENTS

1.  Be a member of AMBLEcommunity (Join here).
2.  Participate in at least 3 mom’s discussion group meetings per year.
3.  Have read at least one book on Charlotte Mason’s Methods (See here for a list of great reads).
4.  Commit to attending your nature study group regularly.
5.  Commit to applying some of Charlotte Mason’s methods in your home.

If you have joined the yahoo group, you can post that you are looking for a nature group.

DETAILS about AC’s NATURE GROUPS

Group Size: Nature Study is run on a small group scale with groups consisting of either around 5 families or about 20 children. We recommend keeping the group small because it is easier to get to know the people in your group.

Cost: There is no fee to participate, so each family is responsible for their own materials needed.

Time Frame: It is a commitment for one term from September to December or from March to June.  When the term ends, you will have an opportunity to meet with new families or stay with the families from your previous group during the next term.  New members will be placed with long-term members. Anyone can multiply their group at any time if it gets too large.

How To: Each small group will run separately. The moms in each group decide how they want the group to be set up and how often they will meet.  A nature group can be as simple as meeting once a month for a 30 minute nature walk or as elaborate as a small co-op that meets weekly and moms use each other’s resources to teach lessons in addition to nature study.  All moms involved are required to participate in every area of the group. All members are volunteers and will work together to organize activities.

Not Working?: If you find that the group you join does not work for you, you may leave the group at any time.  If you need to leave a group, do so graciously, leaving a good impression of your family.

PLEASE NOTE:  We realize not everyone will want to commit to this level of participation.  Please do what is best for your family.