Our own backyards are home to so many interesting plants and animals, making it the perfect place to cultivate a love of nature with your little one! I gathered 10 of the best children’s books about nature for you to dive into while exploring the great outdoors (or the great backyard). The Backyard Naturalist Family…
Valentine’s Day Science Experiment with Sugar and Yeast
Did you know that humans aren’t the only ones who like sugar? In this Valentine’s Day science experiment, we’ll discover what happens when you give sugar to yeast. This science experiment is part of our latest unit study, Valentine’s Day School! In Valentine’s Day School, you’ll learn about topics like symbolism, love languages, how Valentine’s…
DIY Valentine’s Day Cards | How to Make Scratch Off Cards
Guess what we just started in our homeschool?! Valentine’s Day School! Didn’t really give you a second to guess there, did I? I’m just so excited about this one! Valentine’s Day School is filled with so many beautiful, fun, and fascinating activities. Today, I’m going to share with you one of the hands-on activities from…
An Easy Homemade Flute: That REALLY Works!
Who doesn’t love a good homemade musical instrument? The idea I have for you today is a super fun one! But first, the unnecessary backstory. Last year, we started doing music lessons for the kids. Little Norah chose piano, Ben electric guitar, and Sam drums. You can imagine how loud my house has been. We…
10 Books About Flying and Flight for Kids
From birds and blimps to jets and paper airplanes, these books about flying and flight cover it all! They are a wonderful introduction to the fascinating world of flight. In fact, they are the 10 books that I suggest to accompany the 10 topics in my Flight Family Unit Study! If you are new here,…
10 Books About Pollinators for Kids
Pollinators are essential to our ecosystem, helping to pollinate plants and crops that we rely on for food. Teaching children about the importance of these small but mighty creatures is crucial for their understanding of the environment and the role they can play in protecting it. One way we can do that? Through books about…
10 Books About the Ocean for Kids
Did you know that dolphins give themselves names? Or that there are more historical artifacts in the ocean than in all our museums combined? Or that we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about our own ocean floor?! The ocean is an absolutely fascinating topic for children to explore! From the…
Magnificent Mammals: Books About Mammals for Kids
Reading is a wonderful way to nurture a child’s curiosity and help them to learn more about the world around them. If you’re looking to spark your child’s interest in mammals, get ready to hit the library, because I gathered 10 of the best books about mammals for you! Whether you’re looking to entertain or…
10 Children’s Books About the Solar System
If you have a little astronaut in the making, these 10 children’s books about the solar system are for YOU! They cover every planet in our solar system, from Mercury to Neptune, plus the Sun and dwarf planets that also call our solar system home. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books about the Solar System…
10 Children’s Books About Rocks
Rocks and gems and minerals, oh my! There is so much to learn—from the types of rocks and the rock cycle, to gems and birthstones and how we use rocks in everyday life. In my Rocks & Gems Family Unit Study, we learn all about those topics and more. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books…
