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Live HD Streaming Earth Viewing from International Space Station

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We thoroughly enjoy learning about the International Space Station (ISS). I keep track of when it will be flying over our home and if it works out with bedtimes, we'll go out in front of the house and watch it go over. By using NASA's simple Spot the Station feature, you can use the pull down menus to find the next flyover closest to your …

Relaxed Homeschooling Science in Early Elementary

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My approach to science in our relaxed homeschooling family has been very relaxed. My philosophy is that all children really need in early elementary is exposure to science topics and to develop a healthy curiosity about the world around them. If a child is curious, she will learn plenty even in an unstructured way. Relaxed Homeschooling Science …

Fall Unit Ideas, Crafts, and Books

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Enjoy fall with your kindergarten and first grade children with this collection of simple and easy-to-implement fall-themed ideas. These autumn lesson ideas and read aloud suggestions will work well in September and October with a wide variety of fall-focused units. Sorting Nuts, Leaves, and Pine Cones Have students collect a variety of nuts, …

Using “Wild Kratts” for Homeschooling

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We happened across Wild Kratts a few months ago. We had a DVD of three Zaboomafoo episodes that Caroline received a few years ago with a magazine subscription. It was a bit above her at the time so I put it away. She pulled it out recently and I looked to see if I could order some more from the library. That was when we discovered Wild Kratts. …

Homemade Weather Monitoring Station

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David and I are weather geeks. We both wanted to be meteorologists when we were younger and I think Caroline got some of the genes. She found a homemade weather station in a book from the library and was very excited to make it. So I drafted David to do this as a science project with her! Homemade Weather Station We found the weather station …

Using Sticker Books as Learning Tools

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Like many little ones, Caroline is fascinated by stickers. I found My Big Book Of Stickers and it was a fabulous teaching tool! We garnered hours and hours of learning time from this one book. I actually should say David did because this was an activity that primarily David did with Caroline after supper while I was walking. Using Sticker …