Polaris: The Star that Does Not Move
There once was a mountain goat who loved to climb. All day he would search for the steepest and rockiest peaks and scale them. His name was Nah-gah. Nah-gah was the son of Shinob, the Great Spirit, ruler and creator of the world. One day Nah-gah came upon the tallest...
Thor and the Toe of Aurvandil: The Story of Sirius
The story of the god Thor and his friend Aurvandil was for centuries told around the Norse fireplace. The people gathered around; the older children stood stoically with the men and the young would cling to their mothers. An elder would be seated, and the storytelling...
High School Science Projects That Combine Art and Science: Engaging Artsy Kids
Ah, high school. It’s a time of growth, independence, and a LOT of learning! When it comes to high school science, we often think of heavy textbook reading and intricate labs. While these can often lead to excellent learning opportunities, it can also cause...
State-by-State Requirements for Homeschooling: A Comprehensive Guide
So, you’ve decided to homeschool (woohoo!), but you’re trying to figure out how to do so in the state where you live. You probably have a few questions about state requirements, such as: Is homeschooling legal in my state? What is legally required of me as a teacher?...
How to Prepare Your Homeschooled High Schooler for College and Beyond
Homeschooling in high school gives you as the teacher an extraordinary opportunity to give your teen the tools they will need to succeed in a college education environment. My own mom did an incredible job in preparing me for a college education. I excelled in my...
4 Tips to Ensure Your Homeschooler Meets Science Graduation Requirements
So you’ve chosen to homeschool your high schooler (or maybe they’ve been homeschooled since day one), but what do you need to do to ensure they meet homeschool science graduation requirements? Are there specific requirements for science when you're homeschooling?...
Crafting the Perfect Homeschool Transcript: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you plan to homeschool your child through high school, you've probably wondered what to do for a high school transcript. As a homeschooling family, you'll create your own transcript, but it's not as hard as you might think. My sister was dual-enrolled at the local...
Helping Struggling Students Succeed in Science: 7 Tips and Strategies for Parents
We get it-- every student (even within your own family) has a specific learning style that works for them. For most, it’s tied directly to their personality and how they process and react to information. Your 8-year-old may have no issues with reading a book and...
Inspiring Girls to Embrace Science: Encouraging a Love for STEM
We’ve all heard the classic boy versus girl stereotypes, right? Boys prefer to make mud pies while girls paint their nails. Boys like to blow things up while girls have a tea party. Boys cover themselves in paint while girls paint with dainty little strokes. Much of...
Engaging Artsy Kids in Science: Fusing Creativity and STEM Education
My brother and I were opposites when it came to school. He could sit for hours and create beautiful pieces of artwork. I, on the other hand, preferred science experiments and answers to my many “why” questions. Since we were so close in age and did much of our school...
12 Hands-On Science Activities for Middle Schoolers: Inspiring a Love for STEM
Finding hands-on science activities for middle schoolers can sometimes be a challenge. This grade level is at an awkward, in-between phase where some labs can be a bit too advanced, but they’re too “old” to enjoy the activities younger kids would find engaging. But...
The Building Blocks of the Universe: A High Schooler’s Guide to Periodic Table of Elements
What’s in every science book, every science lab, and every science lover’s brain? It’s the periodic table of elements! The majority of us can identify this fascinating chart when we see it, but many don’t know how to actually read and understand the information...
