Hover crafts are such an interesting concept. With the popularity of hover boards and all things drones, I couldn’t think of a better experiment to teach about air pressure to the boys. Hover crafts move people and items across water, ice, and land. It is also called an Air Cushioned Vehicle. These machines use airContinue reading “DIY Hover Crafts: Adventures in Air Pressure”
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No Classroom: No Problem
If you would have asked me years ago if I would homeschool my kids, I would have laughed at you. I never saw myself as a full time homeschool mom. I considered myself a Montessori mom when the boys were little. I strived for purposeful play and bought every Melissa and Doug wooden “toy” IContinue reading “No Classroom: No Problem”
Tea Time for Poetry and Partner Writing: Getting Kids to Love Writing
This year I’ve found it hard to get my kids excited about writing and poetry. We have many different components to our curriculum that incorporate these parts. The problem is the dread I feel when I know it is time to do them. I know I am going to get push back and endless whining.Continue reading “Tea Time for Poetry and Partner Writing: Getting Kids to Love Writing”
DIY Light Sabers
Ready for a fun and exciting way to teach your kids about electricity. Look no further. This awesome science project will have them understanding circuits and having fun at the same time!
Container Compost: Exploring Biodegradable and Compostable Materials
Help your kids learn about the science of composting with this easy and fun container compost project.
Mom Win: DIY Light Sabers
If you are looking for something to spark your kids interest in all things electricity you need to try these simple DIY light sabers. Not only are these fun and easy to make, they will also have your kids thinking you are a super genius. I am always looking for fun, inexpensive ways to keepContinue reading “Mom Win: DIY Light Sabers”
Socratic Method: What is it, and how it can help
Kids are little humans with big minds that are far more capable then what we give them credit for.
Critical Thinking For Kids: How Important Is It?
Critical thinking for kids is one of the most essential life skills they can learn and use. It is necessary in almost everything we do. Unfortunately, going to school teaches our children the exact opposite of learning to think critically. In school, children learn to repeat back what the teacher or textbook says. They areContinue reading “Critical Thinking For Kids: How Important Is It?”