Seeing Nature through New Eyes: Fractals
Have you ever looked closely at the fronds of a fern, the branches of a tree, or even the jagged edges of a coastline? If so, you’ve seen fractals in action. Fractals are fascinating patterns…
How to Overcome the Challenges of Experimenting in Nature
In science, when you want to understand how something works, you often want to do what is called a controlled experiment. This means you change one specific thing (called a variable) and keep everything else…
How to Teach About Earth Science Using Current Events
Earth science isn’t just about ancient history—it’s happening right now all over the world. By connecting lessons to current events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods, your kids can see earth science in action. They can…
How to Motivate Your Teen: Six Strategies for Success
As homeschooling parents, motivating teens can often feel like we’re pushing against the wind. We want to ignite their passions and guide them toward success, but sometimes we’re met with indifference, avoidance, or even anger….
Eight Great Ways for Kids to Have Fun with Flowers
Springtime has arrived and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the season. And what better way than to have your family dive into some creative activities involving flowers. Here are 8…
Nature Study: Tips & Tricks for Success In a Multiage Homeschool
We know firsthand how fulfilling – and challenging – it can be to manage a homeschool with kids of different ages. Especially when it comes to something as expansive as nature study! Between navigating the…
The Geminid Meteor Shower: A Fun, Free & Easy Field Trip!
Get your kids outside in December…watch the Geminid meteor shower! December is a fantastic month to observe a lot of “shooting stars” without a ton of effort. Today we’re sharing all about how to take…
10 Unexpected Reasons Why Families Should Start Nature Journaling
If you’re looking for a fun and educational activity to add to your homeschool routine, nature journaling might be just the thing! Here are ten unexpected reasons why you should consider starting a nature journal…
Mighty Macroinvertebrates: How To Monitor Stream Health Near You!
Did you know that a stream’s health can be measured by the kinds of “creek critters” you find in its waters? Today we’re sharing all about macroinvertebrates, and how you can use them to assess…
10 Tips on How to Plan a Science Field Trip
If you are a homeschooling parent, I am sure you are looking for ways to get your kids outside. I also know that you probably want to do some meaningful science projects. But how can…