Charlotte Mason Calendar of Firsts

Now updated to include '2024' cover page, full moon dates and names (traditional Farmer's Almanac names) and sunrise/ sunset times (GMT) for Spring and Autumn Equinoxes and Summer and Winter Solstices.

Do you want a special keepsake of all those little treasures that you and your child find whilst on your nature walks?

Do you want your child to become more observant whilst out in nature?

Do you want to track the seasonal changes happening in the natural world in a quick and easy way?



Then why not record what you notice on this beautifully illustrated Calendar of Firsts?

What is a Calendar of Firsts?

Quite simply a Calendar of Firsts is a calendar where you record, either in writing or in pictures, the first time you notice a natural phenomena during the year - such as the first time you notice wild garlic in flower or hazel catkins.

A year to remember...

A Calendar of Firsts can be a real keeepsake to treasure in years to come.

Not only does it track seasonal changes throughout the year, but the observations you record are likely to have a back story attached to them such as the excitement of when your child saw a ladybird larvae for the first time or a memory of an observation whilst on a special walk.

A deeper connection to nature...

Keeping a Calendar of Firsts will also provide the benefit of helping both you and your family to become more mindful in nature - by consciously looking for seasonal changes you will develop better observation skills, and in turn, a greater appreciation of, gratitude for and connection to nature.

Inspired by Charlotte Mason...

“It is a capital plan for the children to keep a calendar – the first oak-leaf, the first tadpole, the first cowslip, the first catkin, the first ripe blackberries, where seen, and when. The next year they will know when and where to look out for their favourites, and will, every year, be in a condition to add new observations. Think of the zest and interest, the object, which such a practice will give to daily walks and little excursions.” Charlotte Mason, Vol. 1 p. 54

A beautiful addition to your Nature Study

• This Calendar of Firsts contains 12 beautifully illustrated monthly calendar pages, with space for you to record all those magical 'firsts'...that first snowdrop, bee or butterfly of the year, the first frost, first conker or first blackberry.
• Each page has a nature related quote by Charlotte Mason to help inspire you during your year of nature observation.
• Traditional full moon names and dates included for each month
• Sunrise and sunset times (GMT) included for Spring and Autumn Equinoxes and Summer and Winter Solstices
• Extra note taking pages included for extra observations and favourite finds
• This will make a perfect addition to your Nature Study - easy to do, brilliant for developing a knowledge and love of the natural world and beautiful enough to have on display.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT

You will receive a pdf digital download (19 pages) to print for your own personal use.

Due to the digital nature of the product no refunds can be given.

If you have any questions about the product please do get in contact prior to purchase and we will be happy to help.