🧠 There are all kinds of free, high-quality visual resources, like videos and interactives, for studying the human body. Whenever possible, we also loved exploring interactive human body exhibits and, of course, doing fun activities. In this guide, you’ll find free books and recommended reads, free activities, and simple ways to connect what kids are […]
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🌿 Ecosystems are all around us: from forests and ponds to backyards and gardens. As children learn how plants, animals, fungi, and other living things depend on one another, they begin to see nature as a connected system rather than a collection of separate facts. In this guide, you’ll find free books and recommended reads,
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🌿 Some of our best science lessons didn’t happen sitting around the kitchen table or in the living room. They happened at zoos, aquariums, nature centers, botanical gardens, parks, and even in our own backyard. Exploring the natural world together has led to some of our favorite homeschool memories. When experiences are paired with engaging
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(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Screen time doesn’t have to look like “school” or “mindless entertainment.” The right shows can spark curiosity, conversations, projects, and even entirely new interests. You don’t need elaborate lesson plans. Sometimes one fascinating episode is enough to launch days, or even weeks, of learning. Watch a
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Spring has arrived, and what better time to shift the learning outdoors and take advantage of the living lab that is your own backyard. There’s a lot to explore, but this post’s focus is on birds, and how to turn kids’ observations into exercises in critical thinking. The activities below are designed to help kids
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From the minerals that give color to gemstones and art supplies to the elements hidden inside our smartphones, the study of rocks and minerals offers a variety of real-world connections. Rocks and minerals show up in surprising places. Earth’s materials are everywhere, shaping our homes, products, and tools. Mineral Scavenger Hunt Chart Minerals In Your
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Whether you’re following a curriculum or pulling together materials from different sources, you know there are common science concepts that always come up, like states of matter, the rock cycle, and chemical reactions, for example. One of the best ways to make these familiar topics more accessible and engaging is to connect them to the
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(This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) When it comes to teaching science at home, you don’t need a bulky textbook to guide you. Many homeschool families find success by choosing a favorite resource, such as a non-fiction book series, videos or interactives as a main spine. The
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Science materials that are both informative and enjoyable to read don’t often come in the form of a textbook. While textbooks can provide a basic outline and structure to follow, many are so dry that it’s often best to seek out alternatives for exploring various topics. Something factual and fun to read, but not overly
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Spring and summer are perfect times to get outside and explore the natural world, and what better way to do that than with a bug hunt! This hands-on activity is a fantastic way to engage kids in science, right in their own backyard. Here’s how to make the most of your backyard bug hunt. (We
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