taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
*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
As the winter days trudge on, the snow falls, the winds blows, the temperatures plummet, and colds and flu spread. It’s just that time of year. It’s the season of runny noses, hacking and coughing, and kleenex. While we may not be able to totally escape getting sick, we can do our best to prevent it if we can understand what causes colds and flu
This post contains affiliate links. Nothing will make a child roll their eyes faster than when a parent starts a story with “When I was your age…” We talk with longing of a simpler time and express to them how the world was a better place. We can do this without reservation, because the nostalgia we recall the past with isn’t that far misplaced. Times
Have you ever kept a food journal? It is a great tool for the young and the not-so-young to take a good look at their eating habits and to determine if they are really getting what their bodies need. Download the FREE food journal at the end of this post. This post contains affiliate links. As parents, it is our job to do our best
Your kids come running in after enjoying some nature study time outside, and they’re ready for a snack. You offer oranges or carrot sticks. One child pipes up saying he wants cookies! How do you help them really understand what healthy food options are and why we should eat healthy most of the time? Advertisements do not help and often lead children to believe that
This post contains affiliate links. This post is sponsored by MERGE VR. Whoever said mathematics is not a hands-on subject never studied geometry. It is apparent even from a young age. Thing about it. One of the first toys children receive is blocks. Then, they might get toys shaped like pyramids, cylinders, and spheres. These toys are teaching geometry. Children manipulate these geometric toys and
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This post contains affiliate links. When my kids were younger, we always started the day with a little physical activity. It worked wonders to get the wiggles and extra energy out so they could concentrate on school instead of merely vibrating around the room. In the warmer months, the kids would ride bikes, scooters, skateboards, or roller blades around the neighborhood every morning for a
