Amazing Astronomy in Your Homeschool
Astronomy is such an amazing topic to study in your homeschool. Kids find it fascinating and therefore engaging; what could be better? We have rounded up some hands-on ideas and resource ideas for studying astronomy in your homeschool! This post contains affiliate links. Fun and Hands-on Ideas to Learn about Astronomy Take a Field Trip […]
Teaching about the Fascinating World of Electricity
Electricity is such a fascinating topic to study. Most of us don’t realize how often we use it until we have a power outage! If you are going to teach your kids about electricity, here is a collection of ideas and resources that will help you with your studies. Fun Ideas to Learn About the […]
Simple Ways to Add Gardening Fun to Your Homeschool
Gardening can be a fun and engaging educational activity to add to your homeschool. Gardening can bring to mind hard work, large overgrown garden plots, weeds and insects! But it doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are some ways to add gardening to your homeschool and benefit from this excellent learning opportunity. We will share […]
Engaging Ways to Learn About Canada’s Mammals
What do fox, bear, moose and squirrel have in common? They are all mammals and they all live in Canada! When we think of mammals, often these and other common mammals come to mind. But what about the marten, wolverine, musk ox or narwhale? Do those come to mind? Not usually, but they are also […]
Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Birds: A Quick Guide for your Homeschool
Did you know that every province and territory in Canada has chosen a bird to represent themselves? Each province and territory even has their own without any overlap! Read on and find out more about some of the fascinating birds of Canada. Let’s start on the west coast, work our way to the east coast […]
How to Study Canadian Nature in Your Homeschool
What comes to mind when you think of Canadian nature study? A nature journal? A magnifying glass? Examining maple leaves? Perhaps raising butterflies or going on a hike? There are many ways to approach nature study in your homeschool. Some ideas even include technology, which can be a draw for many kids! Here are some […]
Easy Birdwatching With Kids
If you have a window, you have a portal into easy birdwatching with your kids. Children are fascinated by nature. Here are some tips, resources, activities, and even a simple journal you can use with your kids as you watch birds in your backyard (or out exploring the world together.) Birdwatching Tips To Make it […]
Creation Crate Chemistry: A Review
I’ve long been a fan of subscription programs that offer unique, fun, and hands-on learning experiences for my kids (and myself!). This is why when I heard about the new Creation Crate Chemistry program that I was excited to give it a try. This post contains affiliate links. What is Creation Crate? Creation Crate is […]
How to Gameschool Science and Math With Genius Games
Genius Games has put together a collection of unique and interesting games for subjects that we often don’t think of games for, such as math and science. Board games are a fantastic learning tool to introduce, practice, and review concepts – especially when those concepts can be challenging. This is often called “gameschooling.” Basically, you […]
