Looking back at the end of each school year, I am always amazed at how many good books we’ve read, listened to and enjoyed ~ books that have helped shape our homeschool and my boy’s childhoods. My oldest, in 3rd… Read More »30 Favorite Fiction Books for Upper Elementary Students
Studying the weather and learning to make an anenometer, rain gauge, and thermometer helped our kids understand what was happening when a hurricane came through or the tornado warning signal went off. We did all of this in an effort… Read More »Make an Anenometer
If there’s one thing my kids never get tired of learning about – it’s rocks. We had so much fun studying sedimentary rocks last week! I love how much joy can come from such a simple element of nature. Here’s… Read More »Studying Sedimentary Rocks ~ A Complete Lesson Plan
Hidden Figures gives us the opportunity to see behind the scenes of some of the most important events in NASA history and in the acceptance of women and minorities into STEM fields. It tells how, in the face of… Read More »Hidden Figures Activities & Unit Study Resources – Free Biography Forms
I don’t know about you, but if there’s one thing on our nature shelves that crowds out everything else – it’s rocks. Years of visiting rock shops in small mountain towns, collecting small pebbles from the stream, and receiving various… Read More »Calling All Rock Lovers – The Rocks + Minerals Journal is Here!
Weather is a big part of our lives and affects our day-to-day plans. To help our children understand the weather, let’s learn how to make a thermometer. We’ll also look at the science behind HOW a DIY thermometer works. Use… Read More »Make a Thermometer
One of my favorite things about winter is how bright and clear the stars shine. Orion is easy to spot, guarding the night sky and pointing the way to the the winter constellations. Thankfully, my boys also share a love… Read More »Studying the Night Sky with Kids – Our Favorite Crafts + Book List
History tells us that shortbread finds its roots in the 12th century. Legend has it that Scottish chefs baked shortbread in the dark and dreary winters and put slits in the cookies to represent the rays of the sun. Fast-forward… Read More »Christmas Cookie Collection: Almond Shortbread
You’re toying with the idea of homeschooling. You’re beginning to imagine what it could look like to school at home instead of sending your kids back to public school. You may be searching online for some school desks and chairs.… Read More »From Public School to Homeschool: Deschooling
Christmas Day has a wealth of wonderful, time-tested traditions. So many memory-filled activities have enriched our holidays throughout the years. But what about Christmas Eve? For centuries, Christmas was celebrated as a whole season, not just a single day. Many… Read More »Low-Stress Christmas Eve