Science

Pumpkins, or gourds, are fruits that are a delicious food and also a great autumn decoration. Check out more pumpkin facts for kids!

Curious about sloths? We are too! Join us as we learn some fun facts about sloths! You can read them as slooooowly as you want to!

Curious about cacti? Check out these fun cactus facts for kids to learn more about these interesting and sometimes edible plants!

Make learning about poultry fun with these chicken facts for kids! From weird chicken facts to egg-celent facts, there’s something for all!

Curious about how to teach colors to toddlers and preschoolers? Don’t worry! We have you covered! Introducing colors to your toddlers can be a fun process for everyone involved.  As children are naturally attracted to colorful objects, watching them learn to identify the individual colors and hues is both enjoyable and rewarding.  So, how do we …

Curious about tornadoes? Check out these fun facts about tornadoes for kids! Facts About TornadoEs Tornadoes are one of the most powerful types of weather that can occur. What are tornadoes? Where do tornadoes hit? Why do tornadoes happen? Do you have as many questions about tornadoes as we do? Well, join us as we …

Awed by alligators? Check out these fun facts about alligators to learn even more! What Are Alligators? Alligators have been around for over 200 years.  It is said that they are actually the closest living relatives to dinosaurs.  How cool is that?  They were even close to extinction at one time, but have since repopulated …

Curious about volcanoes? Check out these fun facts about volcanoes! What Is a Volcano? What is a volcano?  Well, a volcano is a mountain with a hole that goes deep down into the earth.  This hole lets things like gases, magma, and ash escape from the earth, and when there’s too much pressure, an eruption …

Love rainbows? Us too! Check out these fun facts about rainbows! Fun Facts About Rainbows Rainbows are one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful natural wonders.  With an array of colors stretching across the sky, rainbows are definitely a sight to see.  Did you know that rainbows were first explained back in the early fourteenth century?  …

In love with pachyderms? Then you’ll love these fun facts about elephants! Interesting Facts ALL About Elephants for Kids Elephants are one of the most beautiful creatures on earth.   They are pretty much gentle giants.  Smart and compassionate, it’s no wonder that elephants are loved so much.  Did you know that elephants greet each other …

Meow! Check out these fun facts about cats and learn more about our feline friends! Unusual and Fun Facts About Cats Cats are amazing!  These loveable little felines have been stealing the hearts of pet owners for years.  In fact, there are over 88 million pet cats in the United States alone!  Incredible!  What are …

Beguiled by bugs? Then check out these interesting and fun facts about insects! Facts About Insects Insects are everywhere! They’re in the grass, they’re in the trees, they’re in the flowers, and even in the streets! No matter where you are, there are insects.  Let’s discover some interesting facts about these little critters. Insects have …

Whether you’re looking for a Thanksgiving science lesson or just need some animal science facts, check out these interesting and fun facts about turkeys! Interesting Facts About Turkeys You may be familiar with turkeys as the famous Thanksgiving Day bird, but there is so much more to them than that!  Other than being raised to …

Seventh and eighth grade are hard years for homeschool science curriculum! Thankfully, we found just the right physical science curriculum to address those middle school years! Homeschool Physical Science When we discovered Apologia’s Physical Science curriculum, we knew it would be a good fit for our middle school science needs. So, I was happy to …

Looking for a homeschool science curriculum? Here’s what you need to consider. Talking about homeschool science curriculums is exciting for me because science is my favorite to teach! The thrill of getting to make a mess in the name of knowledge, as well as, finding out exactly how things operate is something that just can’t …

Sharks are intriguing ocean animals, especially for kids! Their eyes light up when they talk about a great white shark’s teeth or a hammerhead’s unique head shape. This free shark life cycle printable resource is a fun way for kids to learn all about the life cycle of a shark. SHARK LIFE CYCLE STAGES There …

Love looking at the stars? Make constellations for kids come alive with cards that teach them all about the starry sky. Constellations for Kids Chances are that your kids have asked you once or twice which stars make up which constellations. If you weren’t sure, don’t feel bad. Most of us are a little fuzzy …

There’s just something wondrous about learning why things happen and understanding why they don’t. One of our favorite experiments, no matter how many times we do it, is the Color Changing Celery Experiment. We first did this experiment as part of an online class I used to teach called, Science Sleuths: Exploring the Garden, and it’s …

The weather is getting warmer and with it comes the reemergence of bees in our garden. After the youngest screamed hysterically over a bee flying near her, I figured it might be a good time to break out some of my favorite childrens books about bees. Kids Books About Bees When we’re studying a topic …

Whether you’re doing distance learning or don’t have the school budget to take a big field trip, these virtual field trip ideas are a great alternative to visiting places in person. What Are Virtual Field Trips? Traditional field trips require a lot of planning and preparation. Virtual field trips, on the other hand, are quick, …