21 Youth Bible Study Videos for High School Teens & Young Adults
In our current social-media-crazed world, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the likes, comments, reels, and apps that fill our devices. Teens so often find their value and worth through the internet, and as parents, we need to bring their focus back to their ultimate...
31 Fun Homeschool Science Experiments That Your Kids Will Love
There’s nothing quite like homeschool science experiments to bring the entire family together. Maybe your child is a born academic, or maybe they're the type of kid who resists more traditional education. Either way, it's a rare child who can resist an educational...
12 Must-Have Homeschool Chemistry Supplies
Have you ever wanted to cook fun food or do a crazy science experiment with your child only to find that you’re missing an ingredient or tool? This happens to me far too often, and it’s SO frustrating! I love being spontaneous and creative with learning, but I always...
3 Types of Rocks: Differences and Examples of Each
“Look Mom, I found a rock!” Me: “Wow! That’s a nice rock!” In reality, it looks like an ordinary rock to me, but my child is excited about it, so I’m going to be excited about it! To most of us, a rock is a rock, and different types of rocks are just distinguished by...
Teaching Kids About Seasons: An Easy, Educational Activity
There are a lot of ways you can teach kids about the seasons of the year, but often we miss teaching them why there are seasons in the first place. What causes the changes in temperature and different weather patterns we see throughout the cycle of the year? This...
Astrology & Christianity: What Does the Bible Say About the Zodiac and Horoscopes?
“What’s your zodiac sign?” I was in college, and it was the first time someone had ever asked me that question. My response was pretty simple: “I have no clue.” And that was true; I didn’t even know what the zodiac signs were or what they meant. When I told my friend...
How to Find the North Star: 3 Easy Steps to Locate It Using the Big Dipper
It’s a clear night and the sky is lit up with a full moon and bright twinkling stars. You step outside and shift your gaze up; there’s the Little Dipper! Could that group of three stars be Orion’s Belt? Ah, look! It’s the Big Dipper! How incredible is it that though...
7 Easy Homeschool Biology Experiments for High School Students
Ah, biology. One of my favorite subjects in high school (second to chemistry!) Growing up in the country, it was easy to explore science right outside in our backyard. Throughout the school year, our hands-on activities included gardening, cracking open fresh chicken...
Binoculars vs. Telescope: Which Is Better for Astronomy?
Have you ever taken a pair of binoculars and looked directly into the sun? No? Just me? As my mom used to say, “Stop it, you’re going to go BLIND!” (Good news, my vision is still perfect. Sorry, Mom.) Both binoculars and telescopes are widely known tools used to, put...
How to Do Homeschool Biology and Science Labs
I think I can safely say that science labs are a necessity when homeschooling. When it comes to biology, chemistry, physics, and other upper-level science courses, the hands-on aspect of these sciences will propel your high school student to a higher level of...
11 Amazing Astronomy Activities for Kids
Walk into my children's bedroom and you will be hit with a massive wave of space. They’ve got planet sheets, space shuttle pillows, moon lamps…the list goes on and on. It’s safe to say astronomy has infiltrated our home, and so I’ve taken advantage of this by teaching...
How to Choose the Best Online Christian Homeschool Program
My mom made homeschooling look like a breeze. When I envisioned my own future as a homeschool parent, it seemed all too easy! Then, I had kids. As young children, I could barely keep them from destroying my entire house. So naturally, I wondered, how in the world will...