This year I’ve decided to include my own version of nature school for the summer months. Usually, we take the summer off of “school” even though we are learning every day. However, living in the Midwest we don’t have a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities that do not involve snow. So, taking advantage ofContinue reading “Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard”
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Dry Ice Experiments for Days
I know when you think of kids experiments dry ice isn’t the first thing you think of. However, if you take the proper safety precautions, it can be such a great medium for exploration. I was given a large box of dry ice pellets from my sister-in-law. She received some medication enclosed in it andContinue reading “Dry Ice Experiments for Days”
Delicious Homemade Gummy Bears
What do you do when you are running out of ideas for science experiments? You get creative. Science is everywhere and in so many things that we do on a daily basis. I have a friend that is always telling me how much she hates teaching science. She doesn’t feel that she has adequate knowledgeContinue reading “Delicious Homemade Gummy Bears”
Awesome Pour Paint Projects
I find myself wandering the craft aisles at any place that has one. I’m always looking for inspiration and something new. We get tired of doing the same projects over and over again. As part of my curriculum I am constantly looking to expose my boys to something new. I also love to include theContinue reading “Awesome Pour Paint Projects”
Make a Think Tube!
Science at its best is when your children are left thinking. I love challenging my boys to think about what is happening and why? The scientific method is something that is inherent in your children from the day they are born. As they get older, it is our job to make sure that they realizeContinue reading “Make a Think Tube!”
Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster
One day when my boys were younger I came up with this idea. They were so bored and it was raining buckets outside. On these days I have to come up with something creative for them to do for my own sanity. Living in the Midwest we always have gloves hanging around that are missingContinue reading “Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster”
DIY: Homemade Shrinky Dinks
When I was a kid I loved doing Shrinky Dinks. It didn’t happen very often, but when my mom brought them home it was such a treat. They were so fun to color and even more to watch shrink in the oven. A few years ago I had a nostalgia for these crazy things andContinue reading “DIY: Homemade Shrinky Dinks”
The Offbits: The Art of Spare Parts
My husband is an engineer and is always building things with the kids. They’ve been using real tools and hardware since they were old enough to follow directions. They love all building toys, but really gravitate towards the ones that allow them to use the real deal. So when I discovered The Offbits, I knewContinue reading “The Offbits: The Art of Spare Parts”
The Coolest Puzzle Game Ever!: Giiker Super Slide
My boys love to do puzzles. They are critical thinkers to a fault. My eleven year old especially likes to figure things out. He enjoys building things, taking things apart, and putting them back together again. I am often surprised and impressed at his abilities for problem solving. There are many times I have toContinue reading “The Coolest Puzzle Game Ever!: Giiker Super Slide”