Science is one of those homeschool subjects that I always end up putting off. When I first started homeschooling, I would push it towards the end of the day when we’d finished all of our other subjects. Science takes a while, because you have to gather up your supplies, set up any experiments, conduct themKeep Reading…
Learning about Animal Diets with Kids
My kids, like almost all kids, love learning about animals. We’ve studied animal habitats, animals who are nocturnal and diurnal, and animals who hibernate already. With our youngest, though, it was time to learn about animal diets: which animal eats what. And nothing makes that concept more real than a field trip to interact withKeep Reading…
Superhero States of Matter for Second Graders Science Lesson
It’s time for another of our second-grade activities this week and today is all about states of matter for second graders. Superheroes are all the rage right now and Pooh is a huge fan of them as well. So, when it was time to talk about states of matter in science, I thought I’d addKeep Reading…
Printable Zoo Animal Flashcards
I’m happy to share a brand new pack of printable flashcards with you all today! This time we’re featuring printable Zoo Animal Flashcards! We go to the zoo often with the kids and they always love spotting new animals or even ones they’ve come to know and love over the years. So I thought thatKeep Reading…
Homeschool Unit Studies: Animal Homes Unit Study
Today we’re sharing another one of our homeschool unit studies! We’ve already talked about hibernation and this time I wanted to share some information we’ve found about how animals make their homes in various environments. Read on to check out our Animal Homes Unit Study! Kids love to learn about where animals live. And, really,Keep Reading…
20 Easy and Fun Shark Crafts for Kids
Kids are just totally fascinated with sharks. (I can’t lie. Many of us adults are too.) They’re incredible sea creatures and they’re near the top of the food chain, so they’re basically the bosses of the ocean. Unless an orca whale comes along, that is. Every year, Shark Week is a big event for lotsKeep Reading…
How to Choose a Secular Science Curriculum
When you think of a “secular” homeschooler, what comes to mind? You might think of a parent who supports evolution, practices atheism, or chooses not to follow religious beliefs. There are secular homeschoolers who fit this description. In fact, I personally know some who do. But, this doesn’t describe our family. We’re deeply religious, butKeep Reading…
40 Simple Water Science Experiments for Kids
Warmer weather means lots of water play and, for us, that means plenty of simple water science experiments to try with the kids! Since we’ve been homeschooling, I’ve learned that science doesn’t have to be a complicated subject to teach. Many scientific concepts sound complicated (and really are amazingly intricate), but showing kids how they workKeep Reading…
45 Easy STEM Activities for Kids
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities are a staple in our homeschool lessons. It allows my kids to have fun and learn at the same time. One minute they might be mixing potions for a science project and the next working on a math activity. But, of course, STEM learning isn’t just for homeschoolers.Keep Reading…
40 Fun Spring Science Ideas for Kids
Springtime is a great time of year to explore science with little ones! The weather is warming, the bugs are coming back above ground, and there are flowers growing everywhere! If you’re looking for a way to make science fun this spring, these awesome spring science ideas are just what you need! There are soKeep Reading…
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