taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
This is an updated post to include new ideas submitted by readers! This post also contains affiliate links. Lots of families are gearing up for family vacations this time of year. Vacation packing lists are being created so no vacation essential is forgotten. Shirts, shorts, underwear, sunscreen, swimsuits, shoes, camera….. But what about the science packing list? Really! I’m not kidding. Take science supplies on
*This post contains affiliate links. Math typically isn’t the first thing people think of when it’s summer. For our family, summer is all about sun, fun, and friends. Mention learning anything around here and get ready for the wailing and gnashing of teeth. Since it’s so important to keep the learning going during summer break, especially essential math skills, I have gotten into the practice
(This post contains affiliate links. I received a free copy of Eddie The Electron from Amberjack Publishing and I was compensated for the time to review the book. Opinions are all mine.) Most primary and elementary science curricula do not cover atoms. It can be difficult for some young learners to grasp the concept of something they cannot see making up everything that we can
For many of us, May marks the end of the school year. Others are merely transitioning to a summer homeschool schedule. No matter what your plans are, you can use the May Science Calendar to keep everyone excited about learning and excited about science. What You Will Learn Each day has a link to fun science projects and interesting science information. You can use the
Use this life cycle of frogs lesson and printable pack to learn more about frogs and nature. Then, head outside to find a few frogs or raise tadpoles on your own!! As I’m writing this, I can hear frogs singing in a small pool of water created each year by spring rains. The warm weather has awaken the frogs from their dormancy and they are
This post contains affiliate links. Bugs and insects are all around us this time of year! As the weather starts to warm up after the long, cold winter, bugs and insects are emerging. This is the perfect time of year to start teaching your kids about bugs and insects in a fun and creative way. I don’t know about you, but my kids have always
Celebrate spring with the April Science Calendar! It’s a free download to help you add a little science to everyday. Spring is finally here! The temperatures are slowly rising. The spring flowers are peaking through the soil. The frogs are chirping. Baseball is back! The long winter is over for most of the U.S. I am thankful. As my loyal readers know, each month I
*This post contains affiliate links. One of the best hands-on science lessons you can do with your kids is learning the life cycle of a plant. When my kids were little, they were amazed that they could start with a tiny seed in their hand, give it proper care, and then watch it grow into a large plant with leaves, flowers, fruits, and more seeds. In
A great way to make homeschool science fun is to add just a little science to every day. Don’t make every science activity an official lesson. You can use lessons as your inspiration, but try to let curiosity be your guide. I designed the free monthly science calendars to be that inspiration. Each day has a link to interesting information and fun science and math
This post contains affiliate links. My daughter loves crafts. You name it we have tried and probably still have the supplies in a tote in the basement. Decoupage? Check. Jewelry making? Check. Clay creations? Done that. Knitting? I have 7 scarves, 4 hats, and a shawl. Painting. At one time, my walls were covered in canvas masterpieces. Quilling? Yep. So, the quilling thing… What is
St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us again! A day to wear green, try to trap a leprechaun, look for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and celebrate all things Irish – even if you aren’t Irish at all! In the town we live in, St. Patrick’s Day is HUGE. The whole place shuts down for early morning Irish breakfasts, a
The Homeschool Scientist’s monthly science calendars are designed to be quick daily studies to broaden your student’s horizons and to get them excited about science. Each day contains a link to fun science projects or interesting science information. You can choose to dive in as deep as you want. Some parents and teachers use the science calendars as a fun way to jump start the
