taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
Winter is still in full swing here in the midwest, but hopefully the groundhog will not see his shadow on Groundhog’s Day (February 2nd) and spring will be just around the corner! So, why do we let a groundhog predict the weather here in the states? Ever wonder how Groundhog’s Day got started and if there is any science behind it? Learn all about it
If you are looking for hands-on ways to teach kids about outer space and space travel, you can’t go wrong with any of these outer space STEM activities. These STEM activities will teach your kids the concepts behind rocket propulsion necessary for space travel, how the stars make up constellations, the expansion of the universe, planets and more! They are all great additions to your
Use this post as a guide to create a fun dog unit study! Dogs are man’s best friend, beloved family pets, serve as protection, and work as vital team members in law enforcement and military operations. No other animal has lived so closely with and been such a huge part of the everyday life of humans as dogs. We are a dog family and I
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Make a resolution to add a little science to everyday! Get your kids excited about science by showing them that science is truly everywhere and is fascinating. This FREE science calendar download is an easy way to get started. Each day has a link to fun science projects and captivating science stories and information. What Will You Learn About In January? In
As a homeschool mom who has successfully graduated a student, I am here to tell you that you can homeschool high school!!! It takes some prep work, good resources, and organization, but it is totally doable. Throughout our homeschool journey, I had amazing mentors who walked beside me and helped me navigate the waters. These were veteran homeschool moms who had been there, done that.
This post contains affiliate links. One of our favorite things about Christmas is the lights. No other holiday uses lights as decorations like Christmas. People decorate everything from trees to houses to fences to businesses in beautiful lights. In our house, it’s always the great debate between white and multi-colored lights on the tree. I have a “pretty” tree with coordinating ornaments that I add
Each day on the December science calendar has a link to fun science projects, interesting science information. and engaging lessons. It’s a great resource to kick start your homeschool day or to use as an incentive when then kids get their school work done. The Homeschool Scientist publishes a new science calendar each month. So, you should never be without fun science projects for your
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning, a fantastic online homeschool curriculum source that we have loved over the years. All opinions are my own! The educational goal of our homeschool all has always been to teach our kids to love to learn and to be able to learn independently. Once they master that skill, they can do and be anything. The world is theirs.
Download your free November science calendar to add a little science to everyday! Each day on the calendar has a link to fun science projects, interesting science information. and engaging lessons. It’s a great resource to kick start your homeschool day or to use as an incentive when then kids get their school work done. The Homeschool Scientist publishes a new science calendar each month.
Teach your kids fun spider facts and let them learn about spider anatomy with this spider play dough printable mat game! Spiders might give you the creeps, but they are actually really interesting creatures and kids are usually fascinated by them. From their web-spinning skills to their eight legs to their multiple eyes, spiders are a great for teaching kids about the diversity of life
Download the October Science Calendar to add a little science to everyday! Each day on the calendar has a link to fun science projects, interesting science information. and engaging lessons. It’s a great resource to kick start your homeschool day or to use as an incentive when then kids get their school work done. What’s In The October Science Calendar The October Science Calendar is
Use this heterogeneous mixture experiment to teach your kids some of the basic concepts of chemistry. Building a good foundation of knowledge and understanding makes future chemistry studies easier and more interesting. This post contains affiliate links. The Oxford Dictionary definition of chemistry is this… “the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of
