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Tropical Fish Picture Book

August 1, 2020 by Erin Vincent 1 Comment

Get your children excited about our oceans and seas with this incredible tropical fish picture book for kids! How are fish different from mammals? What are the similarities between mammals and fish? Are fish as curious about us as we are about them? How can the same fish species look different depending on which ocean they are found? So many questions plus their answers are … [Read more...] about Tropical Fish Picture Book

Filed Under: Books, Nature, Review, Science Tagged With: children's books, education, Elementary science, fish, fish faces, Kids, marine life, non-fiction, ocean, ocean life, picture book, save the ocean, sea life, seas

Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy

January 12, 2020 by Erin Vincent 5 Comments

Like "Little House in the Big Woods" Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy! We were so thrilled to get our first snow of the season! It was white, fluffy, and gloriously cold! So cold in fact that, if out long enough, your face and hands hurt! The children pointed out that when the sun's rays hit it just right; it looked like millions of diamonds covering the ground. Of course, the first thing I wanted to … [Read more...] about Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy

Filed Under: Fall/Winter, Science Tagged With: Candy, Candy Science, Homeschool, Little House, Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, Maple Candy, Maple Snow Candy, Maple Syrup, Maple Syrup Snow Candy, Maple Taffy, Snow Candy, Snow Day Activity, Winter, Winter Activities, Winter Activities for Kids

Backyard Biology: Birds for Kids

December 30, 2019 by Erin Vincent 21 Comments

Kids will love studying the biology of birds from their own backyards!  Any season is a great season for bird watching and nature study. All you need are a few books and hands-on activity resources. Suddenly, you've got a great unit study to immerse your kids in the world of backyard birds. *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, and Chick Embryo Study Guide at no cost and … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology: Birds for Kids

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Learning about Caves & Caverns at Ruby Falls

April 30, 2019 by Erin Vincent 2 Comments

Caves & Caverns are a fantastic way to study geology! Visiting local caves & caverns can be a great hands-on way to study the formations of Earth's rocks. Check out these fantastic resources including books and hands-on activities!   This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Learning about Caves & Caverns at Ruby … [Read more...] about Learning about Caves & Caverns at Ruby Falls

Filed Under: Fieldtrip, Homeschool, Nature, Science Tagged With: cave unit study, Caverns, Caves, caves for kids, earth science, Family Friendly, Fieldtrip, geology books, geology unit study, hands on, hands on activities, hands on science, learning about caverns, Learning about caves, rocks and minerals, Ruby Falls, Stalactites, Stalagmites

Harvesting Honey with Kids

February 20, 2019 by Erin Vincent Leave a Comment

This week on the farm, we harvested honey from our honeybee hives! That's right, the delicious liquid gold flowed into quart after quart jar leaving us all with a slight sugar rush and feeling like a heat stroke was imminent. Why? Let's just say you can't press honeycomb without heat and without getting the honey on your fingers. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about Harvesting Honey with Kids

Filed Under: Beekeeping, Farm, Homeschool, Nature, Science, Unschooling Tagged With: bee unit study, beehive, Beekeeping, Bees, Farm, Farm Life, hands on, hands on activities, harvesting honey, Homeschool, homeschooling, honey, honey bees, Honeybees, honeycombs, Nature, unit study

Backyard Biology: Frogs for Kids

October 20, 2018 by Erin Vincent 9 Comments

Have you ever considered having your kiddos raise their own tadpoles? Maybe your child wants to learn more about metamorphosis? If the answer is yes, then I've got some amazing frog resources to help you create an awesome frog life cycle unit study for your kids! *Disclosure: I received Frog Hatchery Deluxe Kit, Live Bullfrog Tadpoles, Large Critter Habitat, and Frog Tadpole Food at no cost … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology: Frogs for Kids

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10 of the Best Frog Life Cycle Books for Kids

October 20, 2018 by Erin Vincent 1 Comment

Are your kiddos interested in frogs? Maybe they have caught a jar of tadpoles in the little pond down the street and want to know more about these slimy amphibians? Here are 10 frog life cycle books that your kids are sure to love! Add these titles to your next frog or tadpole unit study! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Frog … [Read more...] about 10 of the Best Frog Life Cycle Books for Kids

Filed Under: Books, Nature, Science Tagged With: books about frogs, children's books, children's books about frog life cycle, children's books about frogs, frog books, frog books for kids, frog life cycle, frog life cycle books, frog life cycle for kids, fun frog books, kids books about frogs

Backyard Biology Insects for Kids

August 5, 2018 by Erin Vincent 11 Comments

Looking for a great Insect Unit Study for your kids? Here are some fun learning activities, books, and resources to get your kids immersed in the world of insects! *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, Insect Legs Slide, and Space Ant Habitat at no cost and was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. As … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology Insects for Kids

Filed Under: Homeschool, Nature, Science Tagged With: backyard biology, backyard biology insects, backyard insects, basic microscope slide set, biology, biology for kids, hands on science, home microscope, Home Science Tools, Homeschool, insect legs microscope slide, Insect unit study, microscope, microscope activities, microscope activities for kids, microscope experiments, science experiment, science projects for kids, space age ant habitat

Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores

June 11, 2018 by Erin Vincent 25 Comments

Did you know that your kids can build their own solar oven out of pizza boxes? It's true! What's more, there is loads to be learned about the concentration of the sun's energy and you can all enjoy a tasty treat at the end of the process: Solar Oven S'mores! Here is how we made these tasty s'mores and learned about Reflection, Absorption, and Convection. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores

Filed Under: Homeschool, Science, Spring/Summer Tagged With: DIY solar oven, Kid Fun, S'mores, science, Solar Oven, solar oven for kids, Solar Oven Pizza Box, solar oven s'mores, Solar S'mores, summer fun

Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids

June 7, 2018 by Erin Vincent 7 Comments

Fireworks and Firecrackers are used by many different cultures all over the world to celebrate important holidays and events. Whether it's New Year's or the Fourth of July your child is going to hear the POW and see the dazzling displays of fireworks at some point. Nearly every major holiday from Chinese New Year to Guy Fawkes Day includes these exploding creations. But where did the … [Read more...] about Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids

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Welcome! I'm Erin, a homeschooling mom to two very intense kids. Every day I try to find what works best for me and my family. My blog is filled with information to help you explore a child led education while making meaningful connections with your children. Discover favorite read alouds, seasonal books, games, art projects, hands-on activities, and learn to just breathe through the ups and downs of life. I hope these posts will encourage you on your homeschool adventure.

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