The X’much Haltún Botanical Gardens Field Trips can be so much fun! They count as educational days, but you really forget that you are learning when you step out of the house or classroom and adventure on a field trip. The San Santiago Bastion, the eighth bastion of the old fortified city of Campeche, Mexico, completed in […]
Botany Books for Kids (What to Read Link Up)
Why Botany? One of the most fun science topics for kids is botany. Studying plants they can see growth and chart changes nearly from one day to the next. Apples, bean sprouts, celery, tree leaves, etc. All open the new and exciting worlds of plants, growth and God’s creation to the eyes and minds of […]
Apple Science Activities for Kids
The nights start to get longer, the mornings cooler, the leaves are starting to change into their Fall clothing – this can only mean one thing: Apples! An abundance of apples means it is time to do some apple science activities with your kids. Apples are or will soon be in season! As you plan […]
Bird Books (What to Read Link Up)
I think it is natural that most people, and especially children, can take pleasure from watching birds. I like to think that God gave them to us as a reminder of our own importance to him. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall […]
Insect Books (What to Read Link Up)
I have a little man. Funny as can be. He picks up little ants and bugs and turns to look at me. “Mommy! May I keep him?” He winks and bats his eyes. “He’d make the bestest pet! Please, please, pleeaasssee!” He cries! For all the mommies out there who would rather read about insects than let their kids […]
Anatomy Books for Kids (What to Read Link Up)
Welcome to What to Read Wednesday! Our kids have recently found a new curiosity for human and and animal anatomy. With such educational helps as anatomy books, puzzles and videos, I am amazed at some of the things we’ve been learning as well as their wonder at the ways the Lord created us! Today I’ll share […]
Kids Earth Science Books (What to Read Link Up)
Earth Science can be some of the most fascinating studies you do with your children and depending on where you live and travel it can also be one of the most hands on! Keep reading for some great Earth Science book suggestions. Our What to Read Wednesday favorite post from last week was Teaching Adjectives […]
Science Picture Books (What to Read Link Up)
I can’t wait to see what you have to share this week! Anything family friendly is welcome to link up below! Last week’s most popular link up was from Sight and Sound Reading: President’s Day Activities for Kindergarten This week’s Theme is Science Picture Books, and while Usborne definitely tops the charts where science […]
Our Elementary Science, History and Math Curriculum
So yesterday, I told you about all the fun stuff we’re doing in our homeschool this year. Oh, wait, it’s all supposed to be fun, isn’t it? Anyway, we did enjoy a fun first day of school and today, I get to tell you about our Science, History and Math Curriculum choices for the year. Remember, […]
Why We Use Bright Ideas Press Science Curriculum
Science, isn’t it one of the hardest things to find the right curriculum for? You’ve seen some of the things we’ve done in our science class this year, and you’ve seen my children share that they now like science, but you may still be wondering what it is that made Bright Ideas Press Christian Kids Explore […]
