Spring! The time of rebirth! Everything is fresh and new. Flowers are back. Trees are budding. Whenever I think of spring, I remember the scene in the Disney cartoon movie Bambi where all the baby animals are being born, the birds are singing, and flowers are everywhere. The animals are singing, “Spring, spring, spring!” It’s
Hey Mama, When did your littles learn so much from just playing and hanging out with you, sweet Mama and your husband? But they did learn. Even today they’re learning (and so are you). Using apps, textbooks, even fun experiments from time to time, they’re learning about science and nature and life. While they’re still
Hey, Mama, Picture your kids eagerly gathered around a volcano they made on the deck, mixing up concoctions in the kitchen, or equipped with a net and collecting bugs and chasing butterflies outdoors. Science really comes alive when you take the time to set aside the textbooks periodically and switch to hands-on activities. You might
I never considered myself the “fun” unit study mom. I am still more of a textbook/workbook person. Unit studies don’t always fit with the way our family operates—and that is one of the great things about homeschooling! No matter the method, homeschooled kids excel (www.nheri.org). However, I know the kids need breaks from the books,
Creative science and math? I am not that creative. But I have found that science and math often go hand in hand. Kids love science experiments, and they often have elements of math included, such as amounts and percentages and time. And, math will often include scientific data such as graphs and estimates. Teaching these
I believe science education starts in the book of Genesis and continues through the Scriptures. So, while I am teaching these STEM subjects, I always have my child read through the Bible by the end of their school years. Then, there are four things that come to mind about leading our children today to help
Don’t wait until middle school to teach your children detailed science concepts. Through our partnership with World Book, enjoy two new science courses for elementary-age children. Introduction to Life Science has a graphic nonfiction presentation style (comic book style) but is full of information and illustrations that help clarify the concepts and facts. Detailed
Teaching the arts offers a lot of room for flexibility. Different styles, genres, mediums, and periods combine to form an endless array of possibilities. Some kids fall into their artistic pursuits and interests naturally, gravitating toward something that just pulls them. Others need more help finding their niche. The companies below offer interesting options to
Science is one of those subjects that parents either love to teach, or dread with everything in their being. So much to explore! So many possibilities! But, on the other hand … so much to explore. So many possibilities. Whether you are a natural science teacher or need a little encouragement and direction these companies have some great resources
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