Why Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard for Your Homeschool Science Lessons
A few years ago, during our homeschool morning time, we were halfway through a science lesson when my youngest suddenly shouted, “Mom! A bluebird!” Sure enough, right outside the window sat a bright blue feathered visitor, tilting his head as if listening to our...
Archaeology and the Bible: 5 Discoveries That Bring Scripture to Life in Your Homeschool
If the word chemistry still brings back memories of high school beakers bubbling over and formulas that made no sense, you’re not alone… As a homeschool parent, I’ve had my fair share of nervous moments staring at the high school science lineup, thinking, “Am I really...
Archaeology and the Bible: 5 Discoveries That Bring Scripture to Life in Your Homeschool
If you’ve ever sat around the kitchen table with your high schooler and heard, “But how do we really know the Bible is true?”, you’re in good company. As homeschool parents, we want our kids to have a deep, unshakable faith. We want them to see that the Bible isn’t...
Why Things Smell the Way They Do
If you have ever walked into your kitchen and smelled something mysterious, you have probably found yourself asking, “What is that smell?” That exact question started a whole chemistry rabbit trail in our homeschool last week, right after someone forgot to throw away...
Backyard Bird Nests: Engineering Lessons From Nature
Have you ever spotted a bird nest tucked in a tree branch and thought, “How on earth did they build that?” If so, you’re in good company. Those delicate bundles of twigs, grass, and feathers are masterpieces of natural engineering and they make a perfect homeschool...
Homeschool Marine Biology Just Got Brighter: The Science of Bioluminescence Explained
Picture yourself floating in the dark waters of the deep sea, so dark that even sunlight cannot reach you. Suddenly, a flicker of blue light appears. Then another. Before you know it, the whole underwater world shimmers and glows with living light. This is...
The Science of Volcanoes: Earth’s Fiery Classrooms
Ever had one of those homeschool days where your kitchen looks like Mount Vesuvius erupted right next to the sink? You start out teaching “a little earth science,” and five minutes later, there’s baking soda lava spilling across the counter while your kids shout,...
Great Scientists Who Were Homeschooled
What do Blaise Pascal, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein all have in common? No, it’s not just that they changed the world with their brilliant minds—they all started learning at home. Long before there were labs, formal classrooms, or standardized tests, the world’s...
Earth Science: Geology, Meteorology, and the Wonders of Our Planet
If you’ve homeschooled for any length of time, you probably know that kids are natural scientists. They’re constantly asking questions like “Why are rocks different colors?” or “Why is it storming today?” or “Where do fossils come from?” Those curious questions are...
The Physics of Flight: A Homeschool Guide to Inspiring Future Aviators
Every child dreams of flying at some point—whether it’s folding paper airplanes, flying kites on a breezy afternoon, or staring up at airplanes streaking across the sky. For homeschool families, those moments of curiosity are golden opportunities. By diving into the...
Music Meets STEM: Teaching Sound and Acoustics in Your Homeschool
Sound is everywhere. From the joyful notes of a hymn sung at church to the buzz of a bee in the garden, God’s creation is filled with vibrations that our ears and minds interpret as sound. But here’s the big question: have you ever stopped to think about the science...
The Chemistry of Art: Understanding Color, Pigments, and Reactions
Last week, my son mixed every single paint color on his palette. He held up the brush proudly and said, “Mom, look, I made a rainbow!” It looked more like a muddy swamp than a rainbow. But instead of just laughing it off, we turned it into a homeschool lesson. Why...
