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Get Inspired: Zentangle Dragonfly Art Sun catchers, mosaics, or even jewelry creation would be fun projects for creating your own dragonflies. But why not stretch the imagination and create Zentangle Dragonfly Art? Before you begin, do a little research on Dragonflies for inspiration. While looking at these curious insects in a book, online, or in real-life observation,…
In this science fair project titled “Operation Bio-Network,” a student creates a pond ecosystem. It’s really not difficult to do! Keep reading to find out how to make a simple mini-pond. Materials Needed to Create the Ecosystem: Tank Submerged (aquatic) plants Equipment to catch organisms Lake/pond water Organisms, dirt, plants collected from pond Procedure: How to…
Doing a tide pool unit study through the eyes of a hermit crab can be a lot of fun! My son and I loved doing this. We even went to the pet store and purchased our very own hermit crab, whom he lovingly named “Sir Phineas Aquarius” or Fin for short. He was surprisingly easy to care…
Have you ever thought about studying a new food with your children? It’s a great time to choose a new fruit or vegetable to learn about with your children! Not only could it be a fun way to keep learning over the summer, but it could also be a way to introduce a new food…
Summer brings hot and often dry conditions. One thing I learned from my time in Kansas was that even during times of harsh hot and dry conditions, there was still beautiful color around me- in the wildflowers. The strength, resilience, and resourcefulness of these flowers inspires me. They are so beautiful with only the simplicity…
If you’d like a fun and easy freestyle unit study to do with your children this summer, this is it! Around Independence Day is a great time to learn about the American Revolution, but of course you can study it any time that works into your schedule. This is so easy (All you need are…
What child doesn’t love making papier-mâché?! Creating something out of papier-mâché is something most students absolutely love! It’s a little bit messy, very hands-on, and children can create a huge variety of things just for fun or to go along with something you’re studying in your homeschool. Whether you just want to have fun with papier-mâché…
If you have artistic children, you may be thinking about materials for the upcoming year. What are the best art supplies for your homeschool art class? One thing that we all want to give our kids as homeschoolers is the opportunity to excel in their abilities. That’s the beauty of homeschooling! One way you can…
Teaching your children what garden tools they need and how to use them is very important! It’s also important to teach your children how to properly maintain a garden. Some people grow a garden in order to save money on food. Some do it to have access to healthy food that was grown without pesticides….
Let’s talk about reasons to homeschool a child with ADHD. Many parents of children who’ve been diagnosed with ADHD wonder if they should homeschool their children. If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, you may wonder if you even could homeschool your ADHD child because of behavior issues, learning difficulties, etc. Maybe…
I have a big heart for moms who are homeschooling children with ADHD because I’m one of those moms! I know the mission you’ve been given. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably one of those moms too. I am not an expert on Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, nor do I claim to be….
I remember vividly the sting of the knowledge of this fact: My child has ADHD. Knowing there was a problem was the easy part. Anyone could see his hyperactivity. It’s not that he was a bad kid. He just couldn’t focus. I could see that the current mold for public school just wasn’t working for him. He…
