Young girl writing on yellow paper with colored pencils nearby while her older sister works beside her on a homeschool science lapbook

17 Lapbook Ideas for Science, Organized by Topic

Lapbooks are one of the simplest ways to bring hands on learning into your homeschool science lessons. Kids don’t just read about a topic and move on. They cut, fold, write, draw, and glue what they learned into a file folder. Then they can open it up and revisit it again and again. The hard … Read More

7 Different plant life cycle worksheets for homeschoolers.

7 Plant Life Cycle Worksheets for Homeschoolers

A plant life cycle unit can be so much more than a stack of worksheets to fill in. We taught this unit with our own three kids at home. The days that stuck were the ones where we planted seeds in a cup and watched for germination. We talked through what was happening below the … Read More

DK Smithsonian Human Body book held up in front of a homeschool bookshelf for a human body unit study

Human Body Unit Study for Homeschool | Books & Activities

A human body unit study is one of the most engaging ways to teach science at home. Studying the human body naturally lends itself to hands on activity of every kind, from experiments and crafts to writing and reading, which makes it easy to create memorable learning experiences for homeschoolers of all ages. Rather than … Read More

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Printable STEM Activities for Homeschool

Printable STEM activities are one of the easiest ways to bring hands-on learning into a homeschool day without a big time investment or an expensive kit that ends up unused on a shelf. They’re a practical way to bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life through hands-on exploration, creative problem solving, and real experimentation … Read More

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How to Keep Kids Learning Over Summer Without Overdoing It

How to Keep Kids Learning Over Summer Without Overdoing It Summer looks different for every homeschool family. Some families take a full break. Some keep full school going year-round. We land somewhere in the middle, and that middle ground has been one of the best things we’ve done for our kids’ education. Figuring out how … Read More

spring flowers books for preschoolers

Spring Flowers Books & Activities for Preschoolers

Spring Flowers Books & Activities for Preschoolers Your child will love learning about flowers with these spring books for preschoolers. Learn outdoors and in with hands-on activities, crafts, and engaging children’s literature all about spring flowers. In this pack, you’ll find crafts and activities to encourage your child to learn and explore while gently introducing … Read More

Hands-On Astronomy Ideas for Kids

Make Astronomy More Exciting With These Hands-On Astronomy Ideas for Kids

Make Astronomy More Exciting With These Hands-On Astronomy Ideas for Kids Teaching astronomy can be a major challenge because some kids can often struggle with concepts that they can not truly connect to. One fantastic way to bridge the gap is to incorporate hands-on lessons into your Astronomy study. Hands-on ideas for teaching astronomy. Kids … Read More

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Ways To Make Garden Planning For Kids A Wonderful Experience

Ways To Make Garden Planning For Kids A Wonderful Experience Gardening is a fantastic learning opportunity for children. It helps that you can garden all year round and incorporate learning about every season too. A great way to include gardening into your homeschool is to do garden planning for kids. Allowing them to join in … Read More

Bird Study For Kids

10 Ideas That Will Make Bird Study For Kids Way More Exciting

10 Ideas That Will Make Bird Study For Kids Way More Exciting Bird study for kids does not have to be boring! We have collected ten exciting activities to include in your bird study at home that will have your kids learning and enjoying nature in no time. In addition to that, we have added … Read More

10 Chinese New Year Crafts and Activities for Preschool

10 Chinese New Year Crafts and Activities for Preschool

10 Chinese New Year Crafts and Activities for Preschool Chinese new year is also known as the spring festival in China, and just one of the several Lunar New Years in Asia. This annual Chinese tradition is rich in culture and exciting to learn about for all ages. The festival lasts around 23 days and … Read More