Does the color of water affect its temperature? This simple science experiment is a fun way to learn a little more about the light spectrum. We experience light every day but we don’t often think about why we see certain colors or how these colors might affect the temperature of a liquid. In this simple […]
Great Books to Read With Your Kids in July
We are in the middle of summer, folks! Let’s work together to keep our kids’ bodies moving and their minds busy with this list of great books to read with your kids in July. I’ve included a mix of travel themed books, history books, silly books, and some books that will take you on an […]
A Week of Epic Backyard Nature Science Fun | Summer Camp at Home
Whether you’re a year-round homeschooling family like us, follow a traditional school year calendar at home, lean a bit unschooly, or have kids who go to brick and mortar schools, summer days and nights can seem long and lazy. This summer you can join in for 12 weeks of themed camp-at-home activities and fill your […]
Minecraft Challenge Calendar | Free July Download
Summer is in full force. Are you and your kiddos enjoying lots and lots of time outside? I know that, if your kids are like mine, they’ll play outside but also need some decompression time. This month’s free Minecraft Challenge Calendar is the perfect thing. It’s loaded with themed challenges and tasks, and can take […]
An Online Program for Your 2e Struggling Reader
“I’ll never get this! Forget it… I will never, ever be able to read as good as my brothers and sister can!” My seven year old burst into tears — again — and hid out in her calm down area to get away from the terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad book I was trying to […]
Bending a Pencil Science: A Lesson in Light Refraction
Light is a fascinating subject. Many scientists spend their entire career studying light and how it works. Light refraction is a complicated scientific concept, but the bending a pencil science activity makes it a little easier for kids to understand this concept. This simple science activity is something you can do when you’re in a time […]
Books for Insect Lovers
Do your kids love bugs? If so, then you need to get your hands on these books for insect lovers. Believe it or not, these slippery, crawling, and inching bugs give kids the opportunity to learn through digging in the dirt and overturning rocks. It gives them a way to explore and learn with very little […]
Overexcitabilities and Why They Matter for Gifted Kids
The mornings we need to be out of the house at a certain time look something like this – a child is complaining about the seams in his socks, while another is having an animated sing along with her stuffed animals, completely oblivious to the fact that she has her shirt on backwards and her […]
String Telephone Explanation: How Sound Waves Travel
Learn all about sound in this super-fun science twist on the classic tin can telephone activity. This version is even more kid-friendly because it uses Styrofoam cups. After making your string telephone, read the string telephone explanation with your kids to discover why it works! String Telephone Explanation: How Sound Waves Travel Learn how sound waves […]
Amazing Science Games Your Kids Will Love
Every child is a natural scientist. Our job is to foster that and keep their wonder alive. We can encourage that wonder with with some amazing science games. Everyone likes gameschooling, right? Add a little science into the mix and we have a great combination of fun, learning, and all things scientific. From computer science, geology, and even to […]
Sand Filter Science Experiment
We had such fun making our sediment jar, we had to continue our outdoor, water-themed science. This time, we decided to try making a sand filter. The sand filter science experiment shows kids how particle filters work, how water naturally settles and cleans itself, and how they might be able to survive if they are […]
Learning Math on the Road with Zap Zap Math
“Mom! He’s on MY side of the van!” “She’s looking at me…” It’s road trip time for the Kessler family and we’re gearing up — not only with the packing and snacks and hotels and all the other little details that go along with packing up a family of six and hitting the road for […]
Delight Directed Homeschooling and Your Gifted Child
I love sharing stories of other parents parenting and homeschooling gifted kids. This is Heather’s… Billy is gifted. He is 5 and knows how to add, subtract and is really learning how to read and write well (when he feels like it). He loves technology (he could work the iPhone at age 2) and likes […]
Awesome Books for Kids Who Love Nature
Getting outside in nature makes you smarter. Really! Look it up! Grab a copy of my new book, 100 Backyard Activities That Are the Dirtiest, Coolest, Creepy-Crawliest Ever! and learn to love getting out and soaking up nature. There are so many things to do outdoors. This book is filled to the max with activities, tips, and […]
Outdoor Science for Kids: Make a Sediment Jar
There is something fascinating about playing in the dirt. Most kids love digging their hands into fresh earth and exploring the various textures. With temperatures rising, it is the perfect time to learn about the layers of the earth, how rocks form, and other fun geology lessons by making a sediment jar! The sediment jar […]
10 Things I Love About Homeschooling: A Gifted Kid’s Perspective
Since I began homeschooling so many years ago, I’ve uncovered some unexpected surprises and benefits to this lifestyle. Some of the most beneficial unexpected perks may be similar to yours, too… staying up late and sleeping in, rolling with the ins and outs of being a family, not punching an outside time clock, family relationship […]
Great Books to Read With Your Kids in June
Summer is here! Long, sunny days, drippy ice cream cones, water play, watermelon…. and of course, books! Let’s keep those kiddo’s minds moving in the right direction with this list of great books to read with your kids in June. First, though, check out my new book, 100 Backyard Activities That Are the Dirtiest, […]
Minecraft Challenge Calendar | Free June Download
Ice cream cones, summer sun, and beachy fun — your kids will find it all on this month’s Minecraft Challenge Calendar. Have them make a space ship or recreate a scence from a Disney movie. Or, if there’s something on the calendar they’re not interested in making, have them figure out their own idea and snap a photo […]
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