Blog Posts
The Design of Density
Sometimes when we talk about 2 people who don’t get along, we might say they are like oil and water. We mean they don’t mix well together. Have you ever tried to mix oil and water? Even if you stir...
Standardized Testing: To Test or Not to Test?
Standardized testing can be a sensitive topic in the homeschool world. There is a wide range of opinions, from "never" to "every year without fail;" often there is no right answer. Standardized...
Tiny Building Blocks
Did you know everything around you-your phone, your pencil, even you-is made of something you can't see? Atoms are the tiny building blocks of matter. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up...
Six Sides of Wonder: Snowflake Symmetry
The beauty of the first snowfall of the season is one that delights us. The unique snowflakes that make up the dusting of trees and blanket on the ground is an example of God’s incredible design....
Astronomy, Astrology, and Prophecy: The Science Behind the Christmas Star
With Christmas decorating often comes setting up a nativity scene, including a Baby Jesus, manger, Mary, Joseph, animals, shepherds, and wise men, which many people don’t know much about. Who...
The Thankful Brain: How Gratitude Changes Your Thinking
In our household, we have what is called the “More-So Rule.” This rule says that certain aspects of your character, especially if practiced, become more so. These practices become more evident under...
Pumpkin Power: How Many Pumpkins Does It Take to Light a Lightbulb?
Think about how a light bulb is powered... by electricity or a battery. But can a light bulb be powered by fruit? What a crazy concept! Let's explore the way a fall fruit can power a battery. Even...
Leaf Chromatography Explained: A Fun Fall Science Experiment
The beautiful colors we experience as autumn approaches are something we look forward to every year. Reds, oranges, and yellows mix with the summer greens to let us know colder temperatures...
A Magnetic Compass? Fun Facts & a Simple DIY for Christian Homeschoolers
Explorers have used compasses to help them navigate and explore the world for over 2,000 years! A compass uses magnetism to help people navigate their way through water, over land, and while flying....
From Chaos to Calm: A Practical Guide to Homeschool Year Planning
Have you ever found yourself ½ way through the school year (or school day!) juggling between keeping your preschooler busy, helping your middle school student write a last-minute paper for co-op,...
Ignite Curiosity: The Science of Fireworks Explained for Curious Kids and Creative Classrooms
Growing up, one of my summer highlights was attending the fireworks celebration on the 4th of July. We lived near a big lake, and the brilliant sights and sounds of the colors and noises are etched...
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...