Our kids have always loved playing with cardboard tubes. As soon as the paper towels are off the roll, they are off and running turning it into a telescope or coloring it with markers. I decided to take advantage of this, and do some sensory exploration using cardboard tubes. Exploring the Senses Using Cardboard Tubes You will need: One … [Read more...]
Learning About Trees in the Forest: Coniferous and Deciduous
The forest is beautiful and awe inspiring. We noticed that our four kids appreciate the beauty as much as we do. We decided to take the appreciation a step further and turn it into a science lesson. Luckily, Grandpa, a retired college science professor, was on hand to teach them the differences between coniferous and deciduous trees. This … [Read more...]
Science Ideas to Start the School Year
Our kids love science projects. I think there is instant gratification in experiments that work like magic before their eyes. With the start of the school year, it can be fun to reinforce or introduce learning at home with science. Today, I am featuring science ideas from Enchanted Homeschooling Mom. She … [Read more...]
Making a Solar Still: A Water Desalination Experiment
We have been in a severe drought in California and have tried explaining the situation to our kids. They have had many valid questions, including, "why can't we use water from the ocean?" When we have explained that other states are having floods, they asked why they cannot send the water our way (solving both problems). In reference to the … [Read more...]
Magnify It! Fun and Easy Science for Kids
I loved to use a magnifying glass as a kid to see the details of the world around me. I was excited to give each of our kids their own magnifying glass that they could use to explore and discover. This is a fun and inexpensive way that kids can learn more about everyday objects and nature finds. This post … [Read more...]