Easy Fall Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
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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…

Discover Science in a Natural Way with Your Children
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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,…

Christmas Science Experiment: Make Beautiful Borax Crystal Ornaments
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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…

Simple Steps for Conducting a Science Experiment on Any Topic
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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…

How to Use Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy in Your Homeschool
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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,…