Spring is almost here - I can *feel* it. Soon we'll be seeing the tulips and crocuses pop up, the grass will be green and the snow will give way to spring showers. In celebration of spring (...so close... we're SO close), I wanted to share this Anatomy of a Rainbow free download with you,…
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Teach your kids about the northern lights (and science) with this hands-on activity
The Winter Solstice is coming up soon, and TODAY ONLY you can download my new Winter Solstice Unit for FREE! Brand new in the shop, this 8-page unit includes pages for learning about: What Makes the Seasons Solstice and Equinox Solstice Experiments Winter Wildlife Winter Solstice Traditions from Around the World Simple Activities for Celebrating the Winter…
It's finally getting chilly here, and the approaching winter season is the perfect time to learn about the amazing animals and ecosystem of the Arctic. The Arctic Journal is new in the shop, and is a beautifully detailed, engaging printable nature journal with 5 units of study, including: The Northern Lights + Polar Constellations Polar Ice…
In our family, we try to give a mix of practical, "need" items for Christmas, along with toys and things they want. I've compiled a list of some of the things we have gifted to our kids over the years, and I love them because they get used ALL. the. time. Hydration Pack Hip Pack…
It's freebie time! I just added this little pack of coloring pages ~ including this brand new Seashells Coloring Page ~ to my shop for free! Our favorite way to use these is to print them on cardstock or watercolor paper and use them as watercolor templates. They're also fun to tuck away for road trips…
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Looking back at the end of each school year, I am always amazed at how many good books we've read, listened to and enjoyed ~ books that have helped shape our homeschool and my boy's childhoods. My oldest, in 3rd grade this year, is a voracious reader. It's been quite the feat to keep up…
Continue reading ➞ 30 Favorite Fiction Books for Upper Elementary Students
If there's one thing my kids never get tired of learning about - it's rocks. We had so much fun studying sedimentary rocks last week! I love how much joy can come from such a simple element of nature. Here's a rundown of our lesson on sedimentary rocks and the books and resources we used:…
Continue reading ➞ Studying Sedimentary Rocks ~ A Complete Lesson Plan
I don't know about you, but if there's one thing on our nature shelves that crowds out everything else - it's rocks. Years of visiting rock shops in small mountain towns, collecting small pebbles from the stream, and receiving various rock kits in the mail has resulted in quite the collection. And so of course…
Continue reading ➞ Calling All Rock Lovers – The Rocks + Minerals Journal is Here!
One of my favorite things about winter is how bright and clear the stars shine. Orion is easy to spot, guarding the night sky and pointing the way to the the winter constellations. Thankfully, my boys also share a love of astronomy, which means we've spent plenty of time on this subject over the past…
Continue reading ➞ Studying the Night Sky with Kids – Our Favorite Crafts + Book List
