Resources for getting started homeschooling Are you getting ready to start homeschooling for the first time? Congrats and welcome! Getting started can feel a bit overwhelming but there are so many resources out there that can help. From online resources, to meeting fellow homeschoolers, to some great books. I am going to list some that …
Why compost? Composting keeps things out of landfills and puts them to great use. When you include your children in the process they learn good life skills. They get a lesson in not being wasteful by repurposing what could have been just trash into something beneficial for your garden. Like so many things in life, …
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunshine And Clover 123 (@sunshineandclover123) Using Red Cabbage In pH Testing Not only can you eat red cabbage but you can use this vegetable in your next science experiment. It is easy to do, and is a fun hands on experiment to do with …
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunshine And Clover 123 (@sunshineandclover123) Fun Educational Outdoor Activities Have some good weather? It is starting to feel more and more like spring around here and I think we are all ancy to get out and start exploring more without having to bundle up …
Cardboard Crafts: D.I.Y. Dollhouse Fun craft with children that you can make with things you may already have around your house. Grab your glue, boxes, decorative doo-dads, coffee and find out how to make your doll house! Materials for Homemade Dollhouse Glue – glue sticks and/or elmer’s glue, hot glue and/or tacky glue Cardboard – repurpose …
Using Ice to Learn About the Three States of Matter These easy elementary science experiment involve discovering why salt melts ice and reviews the three different states that water can be found in. The Three States of Matter The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. For our science experiment we will use …
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Learning with the Tube Little minds are always absorbing new things in from the world around them. Why not turn their screen time into learning time? I’ve listed below my top 20 educational TV shows for children. PBS KIDS My go to is PBS. We have a smart tv and downloaded the PBS Kids App …
Art Class: Clay Art projects for any age to add some colorful fun into your homeschooling day. Importance of Art Why should you incorporate art into your homeschool day? Well besides it just being an enjoyable activity, art promotes creative thinking and fosters self confidence. It helps with fine motor skills in youngsters and can …
Science Experiments with Seeds In the summer we have been having fun planting a little garden, and experimenting with raised flower beds and composting. Well, it’s the middle of winter where we live right now but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun with plants! I wanted to share some of the plant activities …
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunshine And Clover 123 (@sunshineandclover123) Homemade Playdough and the Science Behind It There are so many things in our every day life that can be used for teaching : playdough included! Not only can playdough be used for sensory play and art with …