 Get my kids to any pond or stream and they will instantly start looking for frogs. They try to capture quick, tiny frogs and those big, green bullfrogs. They’ve had them in nets and buckets, on fishing lines, and in hands. The kids are fascinated by them. Recently, DK Publishing sent us this…
I can’t think of a better spring/summer science project than planting a garden. It’s an experiment that can last for months. A variation on gardening is square foot gardening. A square foot garden is, generally, a raised bed garden divided into 1 square foot sections. Seeds and plants of different kinds are planted in each…
The weather is warming up and new life is emerging after a long winter. Spring is one of my favorite times of year to get children outside to check out the changes in nature. Sometimes though, it is helpful to bring nature inside. One up-close science activity that young children can do this spring is…
Hands-on learning with immune system activities developed for different grade levels helps children understand the intricacies of our immune system. The human body and the way we fight off infections is fascinating! The human immune system, germs, and practicing healthy hygiene habits have become topics our children have become very familiar with. We have divided…
Today, I’m sharing some easy ways to make math exciting in your home and take it from the textbook to real life with these fun math activities. *This post contains affiliate links. 1. Create a graph. Grab some graph paper or draw some columns on a piece of paper. Use the graph to record…
*contains affiliate links Welcome to our study with Apologia’s Human Anatomy and Physiology. This week, we’ve been studying the nervous system. I have always been fascinated by the nervous system. The nervous system is the command center of your body. It controls and coordinates your movements, processes, and thoughts. The nervous system is made up…
