Simple Nature Study
Don’t bog yourself down-nature study can be simple! Use our easy and gentle method for simple nature study in your home and homeschool.
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10 Easy Nature Ideas for Your Busy Homeschool
Nature study can be the most affordable part of our curriculum, but it can also be hard to teach. Here are 10 easy nature ideas for your homeschool.
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Christmas Science Experiments | Middle School STEM
Let the magic of the holiday season spark your middle school student’s curiosity with the help of these fun Christmas science experiments!
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Fun STEM Activities for Teens and Kids with ADHD
Instead of seeing ADHD as a deficit, shift your thinking to see it as a bonus, especially when it comes to teaching STEM. When kids with ADHD are are passionate about a certain field of study, their enthusiasm will inspire them to keep exploring. Learn how to leverage ADHD traits into an appreciation of STEM topics.
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Nature Study in the Fall
Grab a sweater and head outdoors for a homeschool fall nature study!
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Homeschooling Kindergarten Science with No Curriculum
Kindergarten is meant to be a time of play. Here are some simple ideas for teaching kindergarten science concepts to your little ones without a curriculum.
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8th Grade Reading List: Homeschool Science & Math
The 8th-grade reading list for science and math is aimed at middle school students. They are enjoyed by the whole family any time of year.
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Middle School Science Curriculum: Top Homeschool Picks
Explore resources to help you decide which middle school science curriculum is right for your Christian homeschool family.
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Simple Nature Study with Preschoolers
Nature study promotes curiosity and lays the foundation for more complex science lessons. Here are four tips for simple nature study for preschoolers.
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Science Activities for Teens: 12 Summer Vacation Ideas
What inspires your teen to love science? Your homeschool family will enjoy these 12 science activities for teens perfect for summer vacation.
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STEM Activities That Make Learning Fun
STEM activities are a great way to add fun to your homeschool learning. Here are some easy ways to incorporate it in your lessons!
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What To Look For in a High School Astronomy Curriculum
A high school astronomy curriculum can offer students the opportunity to embrace the wonders of the universe, develop critical thinking skills, and even pursue future careers in scientific fields. By fostering an understanding of astronomy that is both enriching and compatible with personal beliefs, educators and parents can encourage a new generation of young minds to reach for the stars. Let’s take a look at what makes a good astronomy curriculum for high school.
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9 Fun Winter Nature Study Ideas for Homeschoolers
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean that winter nature study activities can’t happen! Here are 9 ways to integrate them into your day.
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Learning About Inventors
Inventors are a mysterious bunch and learning about them can be a great addition to your homeschool lessons. Here are some ideas!
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10 Ways to Study Nature in Winter
We absolutely love nature study in our home, however as soon as the cold weather hits it seems to get a lot harder to keep it up. The kids (OK, usually I) don’t love being out in the fierce cold for too long. It also seems like there is just nothing to study in the winter because so much of it goes away in the colder months of the year. Nature does still live on through the winter, though! You just have to get a little more creative in how you look at it. Today I want to share with you 10 ways to study nature in the winter so you can stay motivated through the coldest months.
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15+ Awesome Autumn STEM Activities
Pumpkins, cooler weather, crunchy leaves…Autumn is such a fun and exciting time of the year. Now that the heat of Summer has subsided and you’re settling into a normal, daily homeschool routine, it’s the perfect time to add in something new. Hopefully this list of Autumn STEM activities will get you and your family excited!
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Science Unit Studies by Heron Books | iHN Featured Favorite
The Young Scientist series by Heron Books offers easy-to-use science unit studies that homeschool kids can use independently.
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Why Nature Is the Best Science Teacher in the Early Grades
What we all so often miss, is that when children are deeply immersed in nature play and nature study, they are experiencing science.
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Mr. D Math’s Self-Paced Classes | iHN Featured Favorite
Mr. D Math is a well-loved platform offering live or self-paced classes that cover everything from math to career readiness. See why parents love it so much.
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Hands-on Learning for High School Science
We need to provide opportunities for our high school students to explore science in hands-on ways. This can be done through making models, utilizing manipulatives, and hands-on experimentation. Read this post for examples of ways to incorporate hands-on learning for high school science.
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CodaKid | iHN Featured Favorite
One of the best coding programs for kids out there, CodaKid, provides parents and educators with the perfect platform to keep kids engaged and immersed in their coding lessons.
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10 Minute Nature Studies
Want to fit nature studies into your homeschool days, but dread how long they take? Here are 9 nature studies to do in 10-minutes or less!
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How to Fulfill Homeschool Science Lab Requirements
If you want to fulfill your homeschool science lab requirements without purchasing lab supplies (or getting your kitchen dirty), an outsourced or a virtual online science lab is definitely the way to go!
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Textbook-Free Human Body Studies for Multiple Ages
Want to learn about the human body with your kids in homeschool science this year, but dread a boring textbook approach? Or do you have multiple ages in your homeschool, and you’re looking for a way to study anatomy with all of them in a hands-on, wonder-filled way? Then save this post, because it is filled with delightful resources and projects for your next human body hands-on unit study!
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7 Alternative Homeschool Nature Study Ideas that Lead You Out of the Wilderness
Hate the sneezing, mosquitos, and itching? Don’t worry, homeschool nature studies aren’t the only type of science lessons. Here are others.
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Homeschool Science Help for Parents Who Hate Science
Love to homeschool yet hate teaching science? Check out the best tips for teaching science for homeschool parents who hate science.
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Would You Rather…? History and Science Discussion Prompts
Stimulate family discussions based on topics from history and science These prompts will inspire discovery as questions lead to more questions! These PDFs are free to download — no sign up necessary!
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Nature is the New Preschool
Is nature preschool right for your family? Learn what it is and why you might want to consider implementing it in your homeschooling.
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Using Natural Phenomena in the Homeschool Science Classroom
Anchoring the development of general science ideas in investigations of phenomena helps students build more usable and generative knowledge.
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Bringing Homeschool History and Science Together
History and science complement each other very well and there is endless source of science experiments and projects that can be used along with your history lessons.
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Homeschool Science Kits That Make Things Easy for Moms
Don’t stress over gathering all the supplies for a simple science experiment! Grab a few of the best homeschool science kits instead. Enjoy science!
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How to Include Nature-Based Play in Your Homeschool Day
Including nature-based play in your homeschool day is a great way for kids to learn about the outdoors. Don’t miss these tips to getting outside more.
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5 Geography YouTube Channels to Make Homeschooling Come to Life
Go on virtual field trips with these amazing geography YouTube channels. Here are 5 favorite YouTube channels that helped our homeschool come to life.
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5 Reasons to Love BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS
Besides all the fabulous learning reasons to Love BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS, another great reason is fun? These can help make learning (or review) more fun for our middle schoolers. Great for summer review, or for use in a homeschool setting, BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS are packed full of information and fun for middle schoolers.
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4 Simple and Realistic Ways to Get Your Children Outdoors
Do you wish you children spent more time outside in nature? The benefits of outdoor play cannot be underestimated. Read on for 5 ways you can get your children outdoors.
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Gift Kits for Homeschoolers that Keep Giving All Year Long
Perfect for gift giving all year long, these subscription kits will foster creativity and learning in your homeschool.
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Easy Environmental Science Experiments for Homeschoolers
I’m always on the look out for easy science experiment ideas! My requirements are simple. The experiments we complete here need to be easy to prep and even easier to execute. Here’s a few simple earth friendly, environmental science experiments and activity ideas to do with your family this spring.
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Top 10 Blogs for Homeschool Science Inspiration
As a writer, scientist, and homeschooling mom, my passion is to share tips and tools for homeschool science. And I do so on my podcast and our company blogs, but I am not the only one out in the cyber-sphere who shares inspiration for this subject. Today, I want to share with you all ten blogs you can check out to glean some homeschool science inspiration.
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Top Ten Science Experiments to do at Home
I am a big fan of experiments because they are the face of science! Now, I know the hands-on aspect of science is not without its challenges. But there is nothing like seeing the amazement spread across your child’s face when they see science in action. These ten experiments will lead to that look of wonder time and time again – let’s dig in!
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Top Ten Writing Topics About Outer Space for Kids
Are you looking for fun and different writing topics for your kids? Try writing about space. Space gives kids room to dream and imagine. So encourage your children to use these ten space writing topics as launching points for reports or imaginative stories.
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You CAN Teach Homeschool Science
Do you avoid teaching science in your homeschool? Do you delegate it to your spouse or to co-op? Many people think of science as complicated or just plain yucky. They have visions of mathematical formulas, unpronounceable names, and dissecting frogs. Science is much more than that. Science is in our everyday life. It’s all around us. You are using it and are alive because of it right now. I’m here to tell you that you CAN teach homeschool science. Not only can you teach homeschool science, but when you realize how simple science actually is, you might even grow to appreciate and like science!
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