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Sloths seem to be all the rage right now. I’ve seen so many videos with them lately. But THIS ONE is the best yet. His name is B-Rad and he is a rescue animal at Kids Saving the Rainforest in Costa Rica. This little guy was found after being abandoned and was taken to the…
Homeschoolers love science experiments!! And this is a cool rubber egg science experiment! It is a fun and easy experiment to do with items already in your home. But there is much to learn here. Especially if you start jumping off the “recipe” and into really experimenting with the different variables. Supplies One egg (either…
I’m sure y’all know I am all about making Learning Fun! So I am very excited to announce this new Amazon STEM Club toy subscription! We regularly use games and fun activities to spark my children’s curiosity and a desire to learn more about a subject. This monthly STEM Club program delivers handpicked, high-quality Science,…
If you or your children are interested in space, you’ll be interested to know that you can watch several different kinds of live streams from NASA and the International Space Station. And you can find out when the International Space Station will be flying over your location! Live Streaming from Space When we went to…
Density demonstrated with a liquid stack is a perfect way to teach this concept using a DIY science experiment. And I love these experiments in this series because they all use products you typically find around the house!! Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to see other videos from this series!!…
Since 2012, a real estate firm has been providing 24/7 live video stream of an active pair of bald eagles in their nest in Southwest Florida. Each season brings many smiles, laughs and even some tears. Tune in to watch these special raptors! You will fall in love with them just like Dick Pritchett’s staff…
My kids are super into science and STEM activities. But until a few years ago, I had no idea what a STEM activity was or why it was important. If you’re a homeschooling parent, you research everything you can about every subject you introduce to your kids. Some of you are probably thinking, “Oh goody,…
Play is so important! Childhood play and development go hand-in-hand. Play helps children learn more about the world around them and how to interact with other people of different ages. In this post, we will take this childhood play outside! Keep reading to find lots of nature ideas for kids! When it comes to childhood…
Autumn is on the way! I love Autumn! The colors, the cooler air, Octoberfest, Applefest, apples…especially the apples. I love them straight from nature, in apple pie, in apple cobbler, in apple dumplings…you get the point. And recently I discovered how much fun it can be to experiment with apples. Apple Tasting Experiment To…
I’ve had the blessing of being part of (and sometimes running) different sized co-ops for over 20 years. If you ask my now grown children, they will tell you that the things they did and learned in our co-ops are some of their best homeschooling memories. I can tell you that the relationships I’ve made…
Combining the Olympics with biology is a great way to get your students interested in and excited about studying human anatomy and physiology! Instead of just watching the Olympics and being amazed by the extraordinary athletes you see competing, have fun with your students discussing the characteristics of Olympic athletes, why our bodies work the…
Experience a Vibrant New Life Science Program for K-5 Homeschoolers – Great for the School Year or Summer Enrichment! Brenda Shares Her Experiences with Rainforest Journey I was recently given the opportunity to use and review Rainforest Journey by EdTechLens. It is an online secular science program for grades K-5. All of the opinions in…
