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Working towards Independence in your Homeschool
One of the key skills that we as homeschoolers can impart our students is to teach them how to learn independently. This is a gradual process, but today I want to share with you three steps for getting...
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Homeschool Science Corner ~ How to Record an Experiment
I have been homeschooling my daughter for over seven years now and every once in awhile I love to take a moment to look back over her previous work. It cracks me up to read some of her responses and...
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Traditional Standards vs. Classical Methods
Welcome, once more, to the Classical Education and Homeschool Science series! The final article in the series will look at how the classical method compares to the traditional standards. I will also be...
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Recycling Plastics 101
Recycling is the act of reusing or re-purposing materials once considered to be waste. We can recycle all kinds of items, such as batteries, glass, metal, paper, and plastics. In today’s homeschool...
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A Day in the Life a Newly Independent Learner
A few weeks ago I shared some tips for working towards independent learning in your homeschool. I wanted to revisit this topic by sharing what a day in the life of a newly independent learner looks...
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Homeschool Science Corner ~ Types of Rock
In this week’s Homeschool Science Corner, we are going to look at the three main types of rock – igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic. Each of these is composed of different minerals found in the Earth’s...
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Experiment Kits from Elemental Science
Did you know that at Elemental Science we offer experiment kits for each of our preschool and classic series programs? Why we offer experiment kits We began putting together experiment kits after we...
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Homeschool Science Corner ~ Why Teach Science?
In my house, science is a subject near and dear to our hearts. Both my husband and I hold degrees in the field, which means that our kids get a double dose of the subject! Our experiences with science...
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Why We Love to Teach Homeschool Science, part 1
Last week for the Homeschool Science Corner I shared about why we should teach science along with an inspirational “how to” from Marci the Homeschool Scientist. This week I asked some of my favorite...
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The Scientific Method through the Ages
As you all know by now, I feel that the scientific method is one of the foundational tools of science. I believe that no high school student should graduate without a firm grasp of this concept and...
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The Science Fair Project ~ Our Experience
I consider the science fair project to be an essential component of a middle school student’s science education. It’s an excellent opportunity for these students to practice the scientific method from...
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Homeschool Science Corner ~ Science Encyclopedias
I see A LOT of different science encyclopedias in my line of work. In fact, “a lot” doesn’t cover the volume of children’s scientific reference books I have been through. I’ve seen the awesome, the...
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Why We Love to Teach Homeschool Science, part 2
I love to hear about how other homeschoolers teach certain subjects, even science. I find it so inspiring to look at teaching from a different perspective. This is why I have set out to gather thoughts...
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Preschool Materials Giveaway!!
I have been going through my school materials to determine what I will need to get for next year. As I waded through it all, I realized that I still have my copy of Slow and Steady: Get Me Ready! I...
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Homeschool Science Corner ~ All About Seasons
All over the globe we have seasons. In some areas they are more pronounced than others, but we all experience a change in our overall weather throughout the year. In my neck of the woods, we are smack...
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How to make your own experiment kit
There is nothing worse that opening up your guide to find out that today is experiment day and you don’t have the materials you need. As I shared in 5 tips for experiment success, I keep a well-stocked...
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What should I do if I find classical education in the middle of the cycle?
So, you have just stumble upon this wonderful method for homeschooling called classical education. Maybe you found it when a friend handed you her copy of The Well-trained Mind. Maybe you stumbled upon...
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Homeschool Science Corner ~ Habitat vs. Biome
Is a habitat the same as a biome? The two appear to be similar concepts and the terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference. In a nutshell, a habitat refers to the local...
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Earth Science and Astronomy for the Grammar Stage Updates
I am so delighted to be sharing this bit of Elemental Science news with you! The brand new, fully updated version of Earth Science and Astronomy for the Grammar Stage is now available!!! As you know,...
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How to Skip an Experiment
So, you are staring at this week’s experiment and you realize that you don’t have the materials you need. Your week is jam-packed. You can’t make it to the store. You have no substitute materials. You...
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