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
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!
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
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
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
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
A 2015 study* confirmed that hands-on science and math manipulatives are highly effective in helping students learn the material. Furthermore, math manipulatives can be used before a student is formally introduced to the concepts in school. We… Read More »40+ Math Manipulatives & Resources For All Ages
It’s freebie time! I just added this little pack of coloring pages ~ including this brand new Seashells Coloring Page ~ to my shop for free! Our favorite way to use these is to print them on cardstock or watercolor… Read More »NEW! Seashells Coloring Page Freebie (plus more free printables)
In our family, we try to give a mix of practical, “need” items for Christmas, along with toys and things they want. I’ve compiled a list of some of the things we have gifted to our kids over the years,… Read More »15+ Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids
Using a rainfall chart as part of a weather study integrates not only science, but math, and even geography. Along with our free printable chart linked below, we’ve listed some ideas for using the rainfall chart to enjoy some other… Read More »FREE Rainfall Chart Printable