Homeschooling for Higher Order Thinking Skills
How do you homeschool for higher-order thinking skills? That's the golden question. But first, a trip down memory lane... I vividly remember the panic of that big science exam coming up. The adrenaline rush (with more than a little caffeine) of pulling an all-nighter....
32 Books on Astronomy for Middle and High School Students
When teaching astronomy to your middle and high school students, it’s important to have books on astronomy that optimize learning while keeping your student engaged! Astronomy on its own is a fascinating subject that kids of all ages love, but books on astronomy can...
The Hidden Gift of Independent Learning (and How to Nurture It)
When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I was shocked. No, scratch that. "Overwhelmed" would be the more appropriate term. I remember blubbering, "I'm not supposed to have twins. I already have two kids!" (Not to mention my #2 was at a particularly challenging...
Choosing an Elementary Homeschool Science Curriculum
Feeling a bit lost about the best way to teach science to elementary-level homeschoolers? You aren’t alone. It’s not exactly a “fun” task to figure out what curriculum to choose and how to best help your young student learn. But never fear! Science is a fantastic...
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...
