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Science is one of those subjects that can seem so difficult to teach. The amazing thing is that once you find a curriculum that fits both you and your children, science will be their favorite subject. No matter what, though, you will end up with strange experiments on your kitchen table.
My kids and I have tried so very many science books and sets and even made some of our own. This is where I share my experiences to help you choose, and give you great ideas for your homeschool.
The bottom line is that science may be messy from time to time, but it sure is fun!

Photosynthesis Excitement

Photosynthesis and excitement are not generally two words used together unless you happen to be a plant biologist, but we happened on a series of science videos on YouTube that

Science Hogwarts Style

Combine two nearly twelve year olds, a tremendous love for Harry Potter and his world, a pile of Hogworts science kits, and insatiable curiosity, mix in free Harry Potter soundtrack

Gaming Science Memory at Home

When I was a marine biology-aspiring college student in my first year of organic chemistry, I was stupid enough to ask the professor if he had a solid retention of

Superior Science at Home

Lab science is a challenge when you homeschool. The materials and equipment are expensive and many are hard to come by. I am lucky to have most everything I need,

The Ancients Knew Science Well

When I was learning history as a child, we were taught that the world lived in discomfort, illiteracy, filth, and disease until the Enlightenment. We were taught that ancients both

Learning From A FavScientist

I happened on a great set of videos by top scientists about their favorite scientist (yes it’s a tiny bit geeky, but very educational, gentle, and G-rated as far as

Polymer Science Fun

Colorful polymer beads are fun to play with. Children of all ages are delighted by them.  They start out small and hard. You place them in water and within 24

Break Out Of The Science Box!

A lot of focus is placed on science education today, however most of it is really just scientific method practice. Speaking from personal experience, the scientific method is an incredibly