If you read my blog regularly, you know that I love doing science activities with my kids. I truly believe that all kids are scientists at heart, since kids show such tremendous curiosity and desire to understand the world around them. Well, given my love for science I was excited to try this apple rotting […]
Apple taste testing (with free Exploring Apples! printable)
Last fall, our family went apple picking at the Swanton Pacific Ranch about an hour’s drive from our home. They have a grove of organic, u-pick apples with a ton of different varieties that mature between August and October. After enjoying a morning of apple picking, we came home to do some apple taste testing. […]
Apple Unit Study Bundle
I am so, so, SO excited to share with you a project that I have been pouring my heart, soul, and lots (lots!) of time into so you could have it in your hands for this fall. Drum roll please. . . I’m thrilled to announce my brand new Apple Unit Study bundle! Apples are such […]
Robot Activities Pack
Who doesn’t love a friendly robot? Whether you dreamed of having a Rosie the Robot maid like the Jetson family or you wish for a cute little droid like BB-8 from Star Wars, robots have long held a lot of fascination in our culture. If you’ve got a robot-loving child or you are planning a […]
Deschooling: What Is It and Does Your Child Need It?
One of the most challenging times a homeschooling family faces is the period right after deciding to withdraw their child from traditional school. Regardless of whether the decision to homeschool was planned for a while or arose all of a sudden, there is always transition period that comes with switching from a traditional brick-and-mortar school […]
How to Start Homeschooling: What You Need to Know and Do
In 2019, there were approximately 2.5 million students in the United States who were homeschooled. Those numbers are expected to increase as more and more families discover the benefits of homeschooling. For many children, traditional schooling works well, but for countless others, the relaxed atmosphere of the home coupled with self-paced learning provides a far […]
Books about robots for kids
Calling all lovers of STEM, technology, invention, and imagination! This list is chock-full of books about robots to get aspiring techies and inventors excited to explore, dream about, and imagine the robots and technology of the future. What are you waiting for? These robot books don’t byte! Stop! Bot! by James Yang A little boy […]
Wild Hair Creature Salon {science, art, and fine motor fun!}
The inspiration to create our “Wild Hair Creature Salon” came from two different sources. The first was my life-long desire to own and grow a chia head (something I never got to do growing up). The second inspiration was one of my kids’ favorite iPad apps, the Toca Hair Salon, where they get to cut, color, […]
