Tag: science

In the Beginning Science: Perfect for Early Elementary

Homeschooling comes with many joys, challenges, and a wide variety of decisions. What curriculum is best for us? How does my child learn? Honestly, how many hours do we have to dedicate to school? Is Apologia Science any good and which is best for early elementary? I’m so glad I came across In the Beginning […]

8 Simple Fall Science Experiments for Kids of all Ages

I just love fall and everything about it until we reach that period of time between the leaves falling and the snow. At this point everything looks dead and barren and a little depressing. However, until that point, let’s embrace the season with fall science experiments for kids! Over the years I have done MANY […]

6 Great Picture Books about Seasons

We live in a climate which embraces every season to it’s fullest. We have very distinct weather changes and we find things we love and dislike about each! This is a list of great picture books about the seasons for young kids. They are perfect for young readers to explore on their own (except for […]

Why I Think My Hens Are Great!

I love my hens. There, I said it. I know I complained when they scratched up and ate my carrot seeds-twice. The loud exclaiming (otherwise known as yelling) when five happy girls gave themselves dirt baths in my herb garden, tossing mulch everywhere and leaving craters, was probably not called for. Perhaps chasing them away […]

How to Choose a Science Curriculum

If you are like me, you love paging through homeschool catalogs and reading reviews online. So many fun subjects to teach and so little time! The choices are endless and often times overwhelming! Science curriculum is a big one for me. They all look like so much fun! Here are a few things to consider […]