Snow is great for play and science! This measuring snow experiment is easy and way cool. Couldn’t resist. Measuring Snow Experiment The general rule of thumb is 1 inch of rain corresponds to 10 inches of snow. After last week’s snow fall, we decided to test this. First, we scooped up a container of fluffy…
Written by: Ernie Allison Brace yourselves, winter is upon us. For parents, especially parents of homeschoolers, this can mean some very wound up children. If you live in a cold area, the kids will probably spend more time inside, which can lead to a lot of pent up energy. Luckily there are a ton of…
We’ve been waking up to a frost covered lawn around here for a few weeks. We’ve had a couple hard freezes that covered the trees and plants ending the summer growing season. Sigh….it’s that time of year. I have to admit that seeing everything clad in frosty white is pretty. The kids like to…
Sometimes we get so caught up in studying plants and animals that we forget that weather is nature, too. Unlike many parts of nature, weather can be studied anytime. It’s always there. Here are some great resources for studying the weather. *This post contains affiliate links. Weather Study Resources Over the past couple years we have…
We have a fun air pressure experiment to teach your kids what air pressure is and how it works. Just gather a few simple materials to get started. Air Pressure Experiment Supplies glass jar with a lid a drinking straw molding clay a marshmallow sharpie marker Air Pressure Experiment Instructions My daughter loves this…
