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May 24, 2012

Gardening with Kids: 5 Easy Tips to Get you Started

Gardening with Kids

Gardening can be a great activity to teach kids about the world around them. It's been a few years since we've had a full-fledged garden, and despite the fact that I am way too pregnant to do much of the work myself, I was determined that this year we were going to do some planting. My boys are … [Read more...]

Science for Kids – Soda Bottle Compost

Soda Bottle Compost

My kids are nuts about science so we're always looking for projects we can do at home that really allow them to get hands-on and see the things we are learning about. With spring weather teasing us around here, we're thinking about planting a garden, so learning about how to create compost was a … [Read more...]

Science Project – Importance of Brushing Teeth

Dental Health Science Project

Most parents have had to deal with at least a few complaints of, "Ah, do I have to brush my teeth?" This hands-on science project is a great way to give kids a very visual answer to that question and teach kids about the basics of dental health. Your teeth are protected by enamel but the foods … [Read more...]

Make Your Own Constellations

Make your own Constellations

We've been learning about constellations as part of our homeschool curriculum lately. My kids are always much more excited about hands-on activities so we came up with this project to recreate some of our favorite constellations. This simple constellation activity for kids can be used to recreate … [Read more...]

Dice Rolling Math Game for Kids

Dice Rolling Math Game

Kids have a much easier time in upper level math classes if they start with a good foundation. Memorizing basic math facts, such as addition and multiplication tables, is a skill that is often overlooked during the elementary years but it's essential for more advanced math. Most kids are not … [Read more...]