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Science + Summer = Smarts: Easy Ways to Turn Reading into Exploration
Let’s Get Ready for Summer Learning! Summer is a great time for kids to read, read, read! There are library programs with prizes, vacations on the beach, and more time for kids to relax away...
Lab Journals Matter: Unlocking Curiosity, Organization, and Discovery
Why Lab Journals- What’s the Big Deal? Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of their experiments? A lab journal is a notebook (digital or paper), where scientists can document what...
Seed Starting: One Step Closer to Delicious Summer Vegetables
Growing plants from seeds is an investment in your future garden. It’s an affordable, rewarding way to grow the plants you love while involving the whole family in a hands-on science...
Beat the Winter Blahs with These Dry Ice Science Experiments
January is the month of the blahs- dreary weather, a long month, difficulty getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, and kids going stir-crazy because they can’t easily play outside...
Candy Cane Science: Celebrate the Holidays with Sweet Experiments & Fun Facts!
December 26th is National Candy Cane Day—a sure reason to celebrate! This holiday sweet treat is fun to eat and can provide a relaxed way to add some science to your holiday schooling (bonus...
How to Create a Terrarium for Elementary Science: Engaging Activities for Grades 4-8
As someone who has trouble keeping plants alive, I’m intrigued by terrariums. I think it’s because I also love miniatures (I have a “hobby” dollhouse I will finish someday when things slow...
Nature’s Treasures Await: Fall Explorations for Homeschooling Families
One of the many great things I love about living in the Midwest is experiencing all four seasons. Hands down, my favorite is fall. Right now, the trees are almost at peak color change. ...
Learn Physics through Football: The Key to Understanding Newton’s Laws of Motion
It’s the time of year in Michigan when everyone is excited about leaves changing colors and cool evening temperatures. I love these things about living in the northern Midwest, but what really...
Science Savvy: Master the Art of Back-to-School Science Planning With These Tips
It’s August, and the school year is quickly approaching. I love this time of year! Summer's heat dissipates, fall is approaching, and our kids are excited to get back to school. Okay, maybe not that...
Does Science Matter in Middle School?
Have you ever wondered, does science matter in middle school? In the middle of an already busy week, it’s an easy subject to skip, with the intention of returning to it later. You have equations and...