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3 Easy Bird Nature Study Activity Ideas
Here are some ideas for a homeschool Bird Nature Study to combine a little learning with a lot of fun!
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Easy Fall Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
Now that fall is here, celebrate by going outside to enjoy the weather and by making hot apple cider! Here are some ways to celebrate in your homeschool, too, with these easy fall unit studies for homeschoolers! I love to celebrate our constantly changing world by creating unit studies surrounding the current season. This has…
Zoo Scavenger Hunt Printables + Book Lists
When heading off to a place like a zoo or a museum, it can be helpful to have an activity on hand to keep the children busy and interested. Scavenger hunts are a great way to do this! They keep the kids paying attention, asking questions, and eager to see each thing in anticipation of…
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Dragonfly Nature Study
This simple but fun dragonfly nature study is sure to help your children enjoy learning about something they’ve probably seen before but haven’t really taken the time to study. Are you looking for a simple nature study to do with your children? Sometimes we moms think we have to dream up something elaborate in order…
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Robby the Drummer Robotics for Kids Review
A robot kit that teaches our kids the behind-the-scenes programming, hardware, and electronics of robotics? Yes, we’re interested! And here’s our Robby the Drummer robotics for kids review. If you are also a parent who wants to prepare their children for where tech jobs are now, and where they’re going in the future, check out…
Great Science Themed Children’s Books about Winter
If you ask my 7-year-old what her favorite subject is, she will say “science” in a heartbeat. She is a voracious reader so I put together this list of fun science-themed children’s books about winter and cold weather. She is curious about everything from how our bodies work to why chickens lay eggs. I am…
Winter Bird Study
Winter is a great time to do a nature study! You may think it’s too cold to be outside, but don’t let the cold temperatures deter you. We’ve had some pretty astonishingly lovely winter days here lately. So pick a nice day to get out and walk around the park or go for a nature…
Simple and Fun DIY Moon Sand
Simple and Fun DIY Moon Sand Moon sand, also known as “kinetic sand,” has become a major craze over the last few years. Kids love this material’s soft, moldable texture. But did you know that moon sand is also incredibly easy and inexpensive to make? This is a simple, fun, and cost-effective DIY recipe for…
Discover Science in a Natural Way with Your Children
Discover Science in a Natural Way with Your Children When we think of science as a subject, our thoughts often default to a dull, dry textbook and lab equipment of some sort. Would it surprise you to learn that the great scientists of the past did not learn science in this artificial manner? It’s true! Instead,…
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Christmas Science Experiment: Make Beautiful Borax Crystal Ornaments
This Christmas Science Experiment: Borax Crystal Ornaments article is one of our most popular holiday articles, and we understand why! It’s a way to add some hands-on fun to your holiday homeschool and, at the same time, to create holiday memories and do a science experiment! We usually share hands-on ideas for elementary ages on…
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Simple Steps for Conducting a Science Experiment on Any Topic
Science experiments can be so much fun, and they truly do teach our students so much! Most young children (and, to be honest, even most older students) learn best when doing hands-on activities. But when it comes to science, many parents just don’t feel very knowledgeable. That’s why I’m sharing these simple steps for conducting…
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How to Use Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy in Your Homeschool
Most of us love finding ways to encourage our kids to get outside and enjoy nature! I’ve always looked for ways to help my children learn and explore outdoors whether we lived in a big city, an apartment complex, or in the woods in the country. While free observation and exploration are educational and enjoyable,…
