In our neck of the woods, the weather is finally turning more spring-like, so we have been spending quite a bit more time outdoors. This has provided us with several opportunities for impromptu nature study. This type of nature study is all about taking advantage of the opportunities to study science outdoors as they present themselves. What does Impromptu Nature Study Look Like? The other … [Read more...]
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The Robin – The Most Common Bird You See
The first bird I learned to identify was the robin, so although it is not my favorite - that spot belongs to the tufted titmouse - it does hold a special place in my heart. These orange-breasted birds are easy to spot and hear as they are typically the first ones to wake up in the morning! American robins are found all over the US and many stick around through the winter months as they can puff … [Read more...]
Careful, Kowalski, You Need To Know This About Penguins First
My kids love the Penguins of Madagascar on Netflix - the antics of those birds crack us all up! And so when we visited an aquarium on a recent field trip, we had to spend quite a bit of time observing their penguins. We saw firsthand how these birds fly through the water and waddle on land. Penguins are flightless birds. They have “wings” that act like flippers instead - so they can’t soar in … [Read more...]
InstaScience
InstaScience is a weekly series to help you teach science at home in an instant! Think of it as nature study for the digital age. You can use these ideas for: Short weekly science lessons with your children. Nature study time as part of a Friday Fun Day in your homeschool. Adding interest to your current homeschool science curriculum. We share a new InstaScience each Friday. Now that … [Read more...]
What Is In Your Fridge?
Things Only Homeschoolers Say: Fridge Science Kitchen Science Experiments: What is this? One day, while looking for a snack in the fridge your oldest says... Mom, is this {insert siblings name}'s science experiment or last week's leftovers. More Homeschooling Humor See more things only homeschoolers say or laugh along with our homeschool funnies! More Kitchen Science Ideas Bread Mold … [Read more...]
Wonderful flowers for your winter world {Pansies}
Every year as the brilliant colors of the summer flowers fade, I like to plant a few pansies. And I am not alone, along with mums pansies are among the most popular cool season blooms. Not only are they are easy to grow, but they provide beautiful color throughout late fall and into winter. Pansies are part of the viola family, which contains 500 species - including pansies and violets. Pansies … [Read more...]
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