taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
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
Health is “the complete, physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – World Health Organization {{{Do not miss out on the giveaway at the bottom of this post!!}}} Whenever we think of being healthy, most of us think in terms of our physical bodies. We think that if we do not feel sick or do not have an injury
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
Add a little science to everyday with the December Science Calendar! The Homeschool Scientist’s monthly science calendars are designed to be quick 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
Why make the same old gingerbread house when you can get creative and turn that tradition in to a new gingerbread STEAM project?! This is a great time of year to spend quality time with your kids. I always find it is a whole lot easier to enjoy our time together if we have a project that we can all work on. Otherwise, my kids
This post contains affiliate links. When studying chemicals, one of the main characteristics scientists look at is the pH level. This determines whether the chemical is an acid, a base, or neutral. Using this knowledge, scientist can predict how the chemical will react with other substances. Use this pH lesson to learn more. pH Lesson What is pH? The pH level of a chemical refers
