We are getting very excited about Valentine’s Day over here! We love celebrating Love and what better way to celebrate than with some Valentine’s Day Science Experiments! Before we get into all the great ideas, I want to share a sample of my Family Unit study with you: Valentine’s Day School! In Valentine’s Day School,…
Constellation Cards and Myths for Kids
A few years ago, we took a trip to our local museum and watched a star show in the planetarium. As a mama who could spend hours staring up at the night sky, I am happy to report that my kids found it just as spectacular as I did! If you ever have the opportunity to…
10 Books About the Human Body for Kids
Organs, bones, bodily systems, staying healthy… there is so much to learn about The Human Body! If you have a little one who is fascinated by The Human Body and everything there is to learn, have I got a list for you! A book list, that is—10 amazing books covering a wide variety of Human…
How Does a Heart Work? Make a Heart Pump Model!
Did you know the human heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day? But how does a heart work? With this simple model of a pumping heart, you’re about to find out! This human heart model activity is from The Human Body Family Unit Study. In the unit study, we learn about the human…
The Perfect Human Body Unit Study!
I am so excited to introduce you to our Family Unit Study all about The Human Body. Did you know that humans and giraffes have the same number of neck bones? Did you know that babies have 94 MORE bones than adults? Or that you breathe, on average, 20,000 times a day?! And that is…
How to Make a Pinwheel | Learning About the Weather
Do you want to learn how to make a pinwheel with just a piece of paper, a pencil, scissors, and a pushpin? Do you also want to learn about forces and winds and enjoy a few little experiments to extend the learning with your pinwheel? Well, keep reading because I’ve got you covered! Making a…
Weather Unit Study for Kids!
This Weather Unit Study for kids is perfect for the whole family to dive into together! The unit is divided into ten topics, covering all aspects of learning about the weather, including: Climate Temperature The Water Cycle Clouds Forces and Winds Thunder and Lightning Tornadoes Hurricanes Snow AND Weather Forecasting! Get excited, my friend, for…
18 Epic DIY Solar System Model Ideas for Kids
If your children are interested in learning more about the solar system, you’re in the right place! I gathered some of the most EPIC DIY Solar System Model ideas, perfect for incorporating into a unit study all about the solar system! From pom poms to paper mache, sponge art to string art, you’ll find lots…
Balancing Bird: Halloween Edition! Make a Balancing Bat
Have you ever played with a balancing bird before? You know, the birds that balance by their beak on the tip of your finger? They are such a fun little toy and are wonderful for introducing concepts like weight, gravity, balance, and counterbalance! Today, I’m going to show you how to make your very own…
Rising Water Candle Experiment
Get ready to amaze your little ones with a rising water candle experiment! This experiment not only looks super cool, but it’s also a wonderful way to introduce some basic scientific concepts like what a fire needs to burn, air pressure, and equilibrium. Best of all, you only need a few household items, so it’s…