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...
How to Keep Your High Schooler Engaged in Homeschool Science
“We’re going to dissect THAT?” It was time for our weekly homeschool science class, and I had just learned that we would be cutting into a large frog (previously deceased, of course). Talk about hands-on high school science! Although this learning style might be a...
Moon Phases for Elementary Kids: Free Printable + Activities
Kids have a tendency to be fascinated with the moon. The moon is visible almost every single night (except the most cloud-covered nights)... and then it just disappears! It seems to follow you as you drive. Sometimes the moon even makes a daytime appearance! Sometimes...
Why Hands-On Activities Are a Must for Your Homeschool Science Curriculum
What do you remember enjoying most in your school days? Whether you were homeschooled as a kid or grew up in a traditional school setting, and whether or not you considered yourself an “academic” type, you probably remember one thing the most vividly: the hands-on...
The Best Homeschool Science Kits
When we talk to homeschool parents (or parents who wish they could homeschool), science seems to be one of the most intimidating subjects for them. Parents are generally pretty confident that they can handle teaching their kids the alphabet and to add 2 + 2. But once...
Why We Use Living Books in Our Homeschool Science Curriculum
Sometimes it seems like there are as many styles of homeschooling as there are homeschool families. Classical, unit studies, online classes, video-based lessons, Charlotte Mason, unschooling … the possibilities are endless! Each style has its pros and cons. And let’s...
The Hunters and the Bear: The Iroquois Legend of the Big Dipper
Under the cover of darkness, a monster lurked. It feared no creature, and it considered the universe its home. It had no regard for private property, nor villages, nor towns, nor people. On one particular chilling winter night, it emerged from the thick forest and...
The Faithful Servant and the Jealous Queen: The Story of the Constellation Pavo
Although the gods of Mount Olympus were great, each one of them had their own special faults. Hera, the beautiful queen of the gods, was the most jealous wife there had ever been. She hated Zeus’s other wives and children. Then, one day, when Hera was looking down on...
Laelaps and the Teumessian Fox: The Myth of Canis Major and Canis Minor
A streak of red carried along swift, silent paws rushed across the field, followed closely by the pounding of massive limbs across the dry, cracked ground. The great dog was just closing in on its target, only inches away from its bushy tail, when once again the fox...
