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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Find Homeschool Math Lessons in Nature
Stepping away from the mathematics textbook and looking at all the math connections there are in nature is an eye-opening experience. Looking for and finding math lessons in nature is an art and science that will really benefit your students.
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.
Gift Kits for Homeschoolers that Keep Giving All Year Long
It's the time of year when you're thinking about what gifts to provide for your children and I'm sure as a homeschooling mom you are searching for ideas that are both fun, hands-on entertainment but also can be used for unexpected learning. Gift kits are a great way...
A Visit to the California Science Center
This week we visited the California Science Center for the first time. The museum is located in the Los Angeles Exposition Park and is near other museums attractions. There's so much to see here! The California Science Center combines exhibits and hands on learning...
Teaching Homeschool Science Without A Curriculum
Note: This post includes Affiliate Links* to products I've personally used and love. You don't need a curriculum to teach science. Yes, you read that right: you really don't need a curriculum to teach science! And while I'm not a science teacher per se, I have...
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!
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.
5 Favorite Ways to Homeschool With LEGO®
I’m not sure we could successfully homeschool without LEGO® bricks. (I write this jokingly, but there is some element of truth to the statement.) LEGO® learning can take place across all subject areas, ages, and interest levels. LEGO® bricks will speak to a child when nothing else will, and sometimes they help make a break-through to understanding in a critical math or science concept.
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.
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!
Top 10 Tips for Teaching Science at Home
Science can be terrifying to teach, after all what happens if you miss something or skip a vital concept? To be honest, science isn’t that hard. In fact it’s a ton of fun to teach in the homeschool.
The Massive Homeschool Geography Guide
It’s always fun to learn about other cultures and how they affect the global society. It’s exciting to watch a child imagine what it would be like to live on some remote island in the Pacific, or travel to Siberia, or climb Mt. Everest. Geography is a subject that is more than just line drawings of maps, or lists of countries, it’s about learning what experiences might be like in other locations in the world in which we live.