Category: Science and Social Studies

Honest Apologia Anatomy and Physiology Review

This post on Apologia Anatomy and Physiology was written three years ago after I went through the course with my oldest and you know what? I’m getting ready to do it again with my next two kids. I’m excited about it because I really enjoyed it the first time through. Science experiments? Check! Fun activities? […]

July 18, 2021 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies science

How to Raise a Caterpillar into a Butterfly: Your Entire Family will Love This

One of the highlights of our summer is raising monarch butterflies. Once the milkweed is knee-high, the kids begin searching for the plump striped caterpillars we’ve all come to love. If you are looking for a fun summer project, keep reading on how to raise a caterpillar. Your whole family will enjoy this! This year […]

May 7, 2021 Heather Homeschooling, Parenting, Science and Social Studies science, summer

Drive Thru History: A Review of Bible Unearthed

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. I had never heard of Drive Thru History Adventures before and I am so excited that we gave […]

November 7, 2020 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies

Is Online Coding for Kids Beneficial and Which Ones Are Best?

In today’s world of gaming, websites, and online shopping, there are few of us that can escape technology. Today, I want to discuss online coding for kids and share the benefits. As parents, our struggle to help our kids get outside, find interests away from technology and teach them to be responsible in a world […]

October 9, 2020 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies

Online Coding for Kids: A Review of Simply Coding

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. I am excited to share with you our experience with Coding for Kids Annual Membership! I have been […]

October 1, 2020 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies science

Learn the Human Body with Apologia Anatomy

I have made no secret of the fact that I am in love with the Apologia Young Explorers Series and learning the human body with Jeannie Fulbright is no exception! If you are looking for a fun way to teach your elementary aged kids the human body, keep reading 🙂 What is the Easiest Way […]

August 3, 2020 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies science

2o Ideas for Teaching Our Kids about Connecting With God Through Nature

I love gardening. God has been teaching me dozens of lessons as I dig in the dirt planting tiny seeds, carefully protecting them from weedy invaders, and patiently watering them. For me, connecting with God through nature comes naturally and I want it to for my kids as well. However, in our busy, fast-paced world. […]

April 30, 2020 Heather Building Character, Parenting, Science and Social Studies

Outdoor Educational Activities to Pull You Through Spring Fever

I love homeschooling. Honest, I do-until May. You know all that talk about kids getting buggy in school and having trouble concentrating once the weather warms up. That’s me!! If you can relate then this list of outdoor educational activities is for you! I don’t want to be inside explaining long division while the sun […]

April 10, 2020 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies Spring, summer

Fun Homeschool Ideas to Prevent Boredom

In August, I am full of fun homeschool ideas and biting at the bit to introduce the kids to all of my exciting plans. This excitement carries us through the fall and then we have Thanksgiving and Christmas and we are full of activities. Next, winter hits and the cold here is long. My enthusiasm […]

April 2, 2020 Heather Homeschooling, Reading and Grammar, Science and Social Studies science

Apologia Botany- A Curriculum Review

My kids are budding scientists. Nearly every afternoon you will find us carefully mixing household items, creating charts, or dissecting small bits of God’s creation. From my four year old carefully putting paper clips onto a foil boat and watching them float to my 11 year old learning greek and latin roots describing plants, Apologia […]

June 10, 2019 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies

Raised Beds-What Worked and What Didn’t

Gardening is one of my favorite things about living here on our little homestead. I could go on and on about eating fresh organic vegetables straight from my back yard along with taste and nutritional benefits, but I must be honest. I like to play in the dirt! It is true. All summer long, my […]

August 5, 2018 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies science, summer

How a Garden Grows Character in Children of all Ages

Gardening is my passion. I am happiest when I’m in my ratty jeans and my hands are in the dirt. I enjoy the summer sunshine, the breeze that blows across our alfalfa fields, and the company of robins as they keep an eye out for the worms I may uncover. While I am planting seeds, […]

June 18, 2018 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies science, summer

Upper Elementary Social Studies I Love

One of my favorite subjects is Social Studies. I enjoy everything it has to offer from geography to culture studies to history. While Caleb would prefer to study science all day long, he did like the curriculum we used for fourth/fifth grade history/geography. This is a Christian Light Education text book. Christian Light Education is […]

April 3, 2018 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies

5 Things I’ve Learned about Gardening

It is March! Around here, March means mud, mud, and more mud! It also means the snow melts and my yard changes from a mountain of white to something that resembles grass and a garden. Gardening is my favorite summer activity. I have had many obstacles here on our little farm-insects, rabbits, chickens, and weeds […]

March 23, 2018 Heather Homeschooling, Science and Social Studies science, summer

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