When most of us think about living literature, we think about historical books. There are tons of scientific books that are written well enough to be considered living, too, though! In fact, I could probably list 100’s of living books to teach science for you. To get your library started with some of the best,…
Do you have a little scientist at your house? If the answer is yes, these fun science kits will be perfect additions to your homeschool. If the answer is no, don’t worry! Each kit is so much fun, you might just end up with a new lover of science when it’s all said and done….
I cannot even begin to tell you what a wonderful vacation our family was blessed to take in early October. Indian Rocks Beach, Florida- just south of Clearwater – on the Gulf of Mexico is just gorgeous in October. While the leaves spent time falling from the trees in Kentucky, Florida offered us a second…
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business website, Shining Dawn Books.) Homeschool Science Fun? When you think about homeschool science in the elementary years, do you think “UGH! All those experiments, all that equipment, all those technical definitions! Let’s just skip it. Surely my kids can catch up later.” I’m going to…
What could we possibly find during one simple walk around a small pond? Enough to keep us busy for over an hour! My big kids were busy with other commitments not too long ago, so hubby and I set off on a nature walk with our 6 year old, Eli. I love taking nature walks…
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business, Shining Dawn Books.) Is Homeschooling High School Science Intimidating? Yes, it can be. I’ve found so many wonderful resources to make it easier, though! Apologia We now have two years under our belt using Exploring Creation with Biology and Exploring Creation With Chemistry from Apologia. …
I’ve been telling you forever about the difference project-based learning has made in our homeschool. It’s made such a difference, I even included an entire chapter on the subject in Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners! I’ve given you project ideas in the past, but I thought it was high time to dive a little deeper…
Thank you to everyone for such kind comments about this series! We’re on a roll and today I’m just going to dive right into more project ideas – this time, using simple pieces of paper. Yep, paper and a few art supplies can go a l-o-n-g way. Grab a few very basic supplies and get…
Our kids eventually have to function in real life without our daily direction and help, right? To make the transition easier, allow your children to be involved in real life projects that involve situations to solve real life problems. The life preparation is fantastic, but I’ve found the motivation to actually complete such projects just as rewarding….
Handicrafts are such an important part of a rounded education because they teach real life skills that can be helpful in everyday life. Grab some ideas for handicraft projects that can also double as project-based learning in your homeschool! What are Handicrafts? Quite simply, handicrafts are things you make with your hands. I’ve written a…
Welcome back to the second week of Practical Project-Based Learning! Today’s topic: Long Term Project Ideas. A long term project, although similar to real-life projects, would be considered something that takes at least three weeks to complete. Because of the time investment, though, real-life skills are inevitably included. This means real-life projects and long-term projects…
Show what you know projects have been super motivating for my children. Why? With these projects, my kiddos pretty much get a few simple guidelines then have free reign to put together whatever type of project and/or presentation they want…as long as they SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW and show it thoroughly and knowledgeably. How Show…
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