taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
Looking for Fall activities for your kids? Fall is a great time to get outdoors. The cooler temperatures make it comfortable for all, and the changes in nature make Fall a wonder to observe and experience. I’m always looking for ways to incorporate learning into the fun. Fall is the perfect time to do that. Here are ten Fall activities that your whole family will
This post was sponsored by mysimpleshow.com. One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is the ability to teach according to the learning style of each child. As homeschool parents, we search out the right curriculum, corresponding activities that our kids will enjoy, and extra resources all to present the information in a way that our children have the best opportunity to learn. This process takes
For the past few weeks, we’ve all been glued to our TVs watching the coverage of Hurricane Harvey and the devastation it left behind in Texas. This week, all eyes are on Hurricane Irma. Take advantage of these current events to teach your children while the interest is there. I’ve compiled a list of hurricane lesson resources and hurricane activities for you to dive into
*This post contains affiliate links. Here we go! We are starting our 9th year of homeschooling and I can’t quite believe it. Even more unbelievable is the fact that our daughter is in 11th grade! We are starting to think about colleges, prep for tests, and explore careers. It’s an exciting and scary time for us all. Our daughter volunteers at our local zoo. It is
Let’s learn about heat and do a couple simple radiation and conduction experiments to learn how heat is transferred from one object to another. When we open the oven to get out a pan of freshly baked cookies, we can feel the heat coming out of the oven. We can tell the temperature of the oven is a lot higher than the temperature of the
September means the end of summer and the beginning of fall here in the northern hemisphere. It brings cooler temperatures, migrating birds, changing leaves, and thoughts of upcoming trips to the pumpkin patch. Add a little science to every day of September with the September Science Calendar download. Each day contains a link to interesting science information and activities. It’s perfect way to kick off
Insects are fascinating creatures. They are everywhere and there are a lot of them! One million species of insects have been identified and there are thought to be another 5-6 million species waiting to be discovered. That makes insects the largest class of animals on Earth. Found in nearly every ecosystem on Earth, with the exception of the poles, insects can thrive in conditions other
Insects are the largest class of animal on the planet. Their numbers and diversity are astounding. One million species of insects have been identified and there are thought to be another 5-6 million species waiting to be discovered. Studying insects is a great way to teach students about biological diversity. You can start by creating a collection of insects from right where you live. This will
Frosted window panes and the crunching of leaves under our feet mean fall is back! Fall will be here soon, which means we will be spending more days indoors than our kids would probably like. It’s the perfect time to look for fun, hands-on activities to keep them busy and let them learn at the same time. STEM activities are great for this. There
This post is part of our endangered species series. The story of the Dusky Gopher Frog, or Mississippi Gopher Frog, is an interesting one. This amphibian once was found in abundance in the longleaf pine forests of southern Louisiana, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi. Now, the Dusky Gopher Frog is only found in 3 ponds in Mississippi. In 2012, the IUCN (International Union for the
There are over 4,000 bee species in North America alone. 50 of those species are considered bumble bees. Bumble bees are often what we picture when we think of bees: black and yellow, fat, and fuzzy. Rusty Patch Bumble Bees Facts One North American bumble bee of recent interest is the Rusty Patch Bumble Bee. Rusty Patch Bumble Bees are naturally found in the tall
Learn more about the largest of the big cats and why tigers are endangered. You can us this animal report printable or add in these endangered species to make it a study. The tiger may be the most recognizable of the big cats. Bold, black stripes on an orange background easily set it apart from the lions and panthers. No trip to our local zoo is
