Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science

Ep 62 The Early Years – Part 2: Tools

18 Feb 2019

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Your early years' science buffet of tools should include a weekly topic, hands-on projects, re...

Ep 61 The Early Years - Part 1: Goals

11 Feb 2019

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Science during the early years is about capitalizing on the natural curiosity that resides inside o...

Have Fun {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month February 2019}

04 Feb 2019

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't forget to have fun!**About a week ago, I did something I rarely d...

Make Time {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month January 2019}

14 Jan 2019

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Make time for experiments in the new year.**It’s a brand-new year – one ...

Science Gifts {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month December 2018}

03 Dec 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Give the gift of science this year!**December is here! The trees are going u...

State of the Podcast 2018

26 Nov 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It’s time for a state of the podcast address!! Today we are going to chat about the plans for the Tips for Homesch...

Ep 59 - Lesson 10: Relax, you have got this!

19 Nov 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Relax, you can teach your child at home!Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show...

Ep 58 - Lesson 9: Invest in you so you have what you need to teach

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->You need to invest in you so that you have an overflow to pour out on those around you.Welcome to S...

Keep Going {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month November 2018}

05 Nov 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Keep going.**You have probably heard the saying a thousand times, life, parenting, homesc...

Ep 57 - Lesson 8: Take a break from your regular science plans

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Fill the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas with a slow version of holiday homeschool complet...

Ep 56 - Lesson 7: You don't have to check off every box

22 Oct 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to leave a few boxes unchecked.Welcome to Season 3 of The Tip...

Ep 55 - Lesson 6: Make reviewing science fun

15 Oct 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Reviewing science can be fun!Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This seas...

Ep 54 - Lesson 5: Homeschooling doesn’t require perfection

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeway->Instead of seeking perfection in your homeschool, keep these three goals in mind.Welcome to Season 3...

Play a Science Game {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month October 2018}

01 Oct 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Play a game for science this month!**My mom's passion for making learning fun spille...

Ep 53 – Lesson 4: Don’t skip that science discussion time

24 Sep 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Discussion time in science gives the students time to work out the mental kinks and helps you to k...

Ep 52 – Lesson 3: Jump off the wheel of if's

17 Sep 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Don't get stuck on the never-ending wheel of “if’s," focus on the "I am able&ap...

Ep 51 - Lesson 2: It's okay to have a failed experiment

10 Sep 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->A failed experiment does not mean that you have failed at teaching science. Welcome to Season 3 of...

Science-related Art {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month}

03 Sep 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Add a science-related art project.**Watch the video here-->https://youtu.be/_bjLZCGaJ9...

Ep 50 - Lesson 1: Protect your School-time

27 Aug 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Enjoy the freedom of homeschooling as you protect your school-time!Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips...

HSBC Day 5: Get Ready for Encouragement

17 Aug 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 5 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get a shot of science-teaching encouragement...

HSBC Day 4: Get Ready for the Extras

16 Aug 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 4 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for the extras. So grab your penci...

HSBC Day 3: Get Ready for Writing in Science

15 Aug 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 3 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for writing. So grab your pencils,...

HSBC Day 2: Get Ready for Science Reading

14 Aug 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 2 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for science reading. So grab your ...

HSBC Day 1: Get Ready for Experiments

13 Aug 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 1 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for experiments. So grab your penc...

In-service Day {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month August 2018}

06 Aug 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Have a teacher in-service day before the year begins.**Watch the video here-...

Ruminate {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month July 2018}

02 Jul 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take time to ruminate over your plans for next year.**Watch the video here-&...

Night Sky {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month June 2018}

04 Jun 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Look up and explore the night sky!**Summer is here!! But that doesn’t mean that the lea...

Ep 49 - Wrapping up your science fair project

28 May 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->You can give your science fair project presentation to family, friends, or to an audience of stuff...

Ep 48 - How to get through your science fair project

21 May 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key-->A little bit of prep-work paves the way for a smooth experiment.The scariest part of the science fair proje...

Ep 47 - Do you really have to do a science fair project?

14 May 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->You can do a science fair project!!Few things strike fear into the hearts of parents like the scie...

Famous Scientist {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month May 2018}

07 May 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take time to learn about a famous scientist.**There are many men and women w...

Ep 46 - The sufficiency of nature study and a few tips

23 Apr 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Nature study brings science to life.But is nature study enough? It's a question I often get w...

Ep 45 - The two types of nature study {and how they fit in your week}

16 Apr 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->When you are doing nature study, don't be afraid to say "I don't know, let's l...

Ep 44 - The natural way to learn about science: Nature Study

09 Apr 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Nature study is simply about finding science in nature.Ahh . . . nature study. It's a breath ...

Get Outside {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month April 2018}

02 Apr 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Get outside and look for science in nature.**One of the best things we have ...

Ep 43 - The Hurdle of Equipment

26 Mar 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Don't let equipment get in the way of you teaching science as you have access to good substit...

Ep 42 - The Hurdle of Experience

15 Mar 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Having the right curriculum in place will provide you with the tools you need to teach science no ...

Ep 41 - The Hurdle of Experiments

09 Mar 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Remember that ALL experiments are learning opportunities.Are experiments keeping you from teaching...

Next Year's Plan {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month March 2018}

02 Mar 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Start working on next year's plan.**Watch the video here -> https://...

Ep 40 - What it looks like to use living books for science (Middle School)

26 Feb 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.We have looked at what living books are, how to choose one, and what it looks like to use living books for science w...

Ep 39 - What it looks like to use living books for science (Elementary Years)

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Now that we understand what living books are and how to choose one to use for science, it's time to look at how...

Ep 38 - Choosing and using living books for science

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.We all want to inspire our students - my guess is that this is one of the main reasons we have chosen to homeschool....

Get Together {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month February 2018}

04 Feb 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Get together with a friend to do experiments!**Do you remember the old Doublemint gum com...

Ep 37 - Notebooking for Science 101

28 Jan 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.I love notebooking! I have seen just how effective this method of recording what a student has learned can be over m...

Ep 36 - Finding Scientific Information 101

14 Jan 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.We are back with the second part of the Three Keys to Teaching Science Session. And in this episode, we are going to...

Ep 35 - Hands-on Science 101: Three Keys to Teaching Science at Home, Part 1

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Hi, I’m back in your earbuds to start 2018 off right! And as promised, for season 2 we are opening up our conferen...

Mid-year Evaluation {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month January 2018}

07 Jan 2018

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Do a mid-year curricula evaluation.**The new year is the perfect time to do a mid-year ev...

Holiday Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month December 2017}

27 Nov 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Do a few holiday-themed science projects!**Our tree is up. The house is decorated for Chr...

State of the THS Podcast 2017

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It’s time for a state of the podcast address!! Today we are going to chat about the plans for the Tips for Homesch...

Ep 33 - What do you do when you are behind in science in your homeschool?

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.At one of the conventions this past year, a woman took me aside and whispered to me, “I have a confession to make ...

Use Lapbooks {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month November 2017}

06 Nov 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Use a lapbook to review what you have studied in science!**Lapbooks are a sort of educati...

Ep 32 - Can babies, toddlers, and science mix? Yes, as long as you use these 5 simple tips!

23 Oct 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Are you getting ready to add a baby into the mix? Is your littlest one getting ready to start walking? These are pre...

Ep 31 - Have you been scared away from teaching science by one of these common science-fears?

08 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.With Halloween almost upon us, our Instagram and Facebook feeds are packed with all sorts of scary things. And today...

Field Trip {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month October 2017}

01 Oct 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Set aside some time to take a field trip for science!**A field trip is an op...

Ep 30 - Are you finding it hard to stay on track week after week in science?

23 Sep 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.If you find it hard to stay on track week after week with your homeschool science plans, you are not alone - being c...

Ep 29 - 5 Tips to help you get it all done - if that's even possible...

10 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.As a homeschooler and work at home mom, it’s hard to find that balance between all the things that pull on my sche...

Adjustments {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month September 2017}

31 Aug 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't be afraid to make a few mid-year adjustments to your plans.**You ...

New School Year {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month August 2017}

12 Aug 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Use these six tips to start your new year off on the right foot!**For most o...

SFP Ep. 7 - Invite the grandparents and neighbors to see your science fair project

06 Aug 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It's time to share your work! In the final steps, you will create a board and then invite the grandparents and ...

SFP Ep.6 - Time to figure out what is what - how to analyze your data

30 Jul 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Now we get to figure out what is what - in other words, we'll crunch numbers and read between the lines to figu...

SFP Ep.5 - Dust off your lab coat and goggles, it is time to get dirty and do your experiment!

24 Jul 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Pull out your lab coat and goggles - if you have them - it's time to get dirty!In the fifth science fair projec...

SFP Ep.4 - Roll up your sleeves, it is time to design your science fair project experiment!

16 Jul 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Roll up your sleeves - it's time for the nitty-gritty fun to begin!In the fourth science fair project challenge...

The Scientific Method {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month July 2017}

09 Jul 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Practice and learn about the scientific method.**The scientific method requi...

SFP Ep.3 - And now you are ready to make an educated guess, your hypothesis

26 Jun 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.You have your topic. You have done your research. Now, you are ready to make an educated guess. In the third scienc...

SFP Ep.2 - Every great science fair project includes a bit of research

16 Jun 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.You have got a topic in mind and now it's time to learn a bit more about it! In the second science fair projec...

SFP Ep.1 - How to pick your science fair project topic

11 Jun 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Let's start at the beginning - choosing a topic for your science fair project. I know you are thinking there&a...

Science Fair Project {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month June 2017}

03 Jun 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Over this summer, do a Science Fair Project.**In past summers, we have chatted about summ...

Ep 28 - It's time to discuss the dreaded science fair project

22 May 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It's time for us to chat about the science fair project - I know, I know, you really don't want to, but be...

Ep 27 - Are you considering buying a microscope for your homeschool?

08 May 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Looking through a microscope opens the doors to a normally invisible world for our students. Using one will help the...

Get Up Close {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month May 2017}

29 Apr 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Tip of the Month - Look at something up close.**Magnifying lens and microscopes help us to see things t...

Ep 26 - What do I do if I find classical education mid-cycle?

22 Apr 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.So, you have just stumbled upon this wonderful method for homeschooling called classical education. And you want to ...

Ep 25 - What does science look like for the classical educator?

08 Apr 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Normally when one thinks of classical education for homeschool, they equate it with literature, Latin, and history-r...

Don't Sweat It {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month April 2017}

01 Apr 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Tip of the Month - Don't sweat what you haven't done, start with where you are and move forwa...

Ep 24 - The second question on everybody's lips: living books, encyclopedias, textbooks?

26 Mar 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It’s conference season! This means I get to meet tons of you and have the privilege of answering loads of science ...

Enjoy Spring {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month March 2017}

19 Mar 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Get outside this month and enjoy the arrival of spring.**Here in the northern hemisphere,...

Ep 23 - Have you visited the realm of the failed science experiment recently?

13 Mar 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Do you find that your experiments fail more often than not? Do you struggle with the hands-on aspect of science? In...

Ep 22 - Do you need to bother with the "extras" for science?

19 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.The extras are optional, meaning that they are not an essential part of teaching science, so why should you even bot...

Friday Fun Day {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month February 2017}

11 Feb 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - End your homeschooling week with Friday Fun Day!**Have you heard of “Friday Fun Day” ...

Ep 21 - How to create an effective plan for homeschool science

04 Feb 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.What should your plan for homeschool science include? Are there essentials things that you shouldn’t miss? And if ...

Ep 20 - 5 Sanity-saving tips to help you actually do experiments

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.As homeschooling moms, we get pulled in a thousand different directions. We have multiple lessons to prepare and tea...

Have Supplies {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month January 2017}

15 Jan 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Have the supplies for your experiments on hand.**I know that I am not the only one who ha...

Ep 19 - Do I really have to do experiments?

07 Jan 2017

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.I get it, your day is packed and you don’t need to add more thing. You are teaching algebra and how to count from ...

Take a Break {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month December 2016}

11 Dec 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - For the first time, actually take that well-deserved break from your normal science routi...

Ep 18 - How to easily add a sprinkle of holiday science cheer

04 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.I love Christmas – the lights, the cookies, the warm, fuzzy feelings, and the holiday science experiments . . . th...

Thanksgiving Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month November 2016}

19 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Plan a few science activities for your Thanksgiving festivities.**Thanksgiving is a speci...

Ep 17 - My favorite way to do nature study during the winter

12 Nov 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Let’s face it – during the winter month's our kids are not usually clamoring to head outside and run around...

Ep 16 - 3 Science-packed ideas for using up those candy corns

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.I know that there is a bag of candy corns sitting in your kitchen right now. And you don’t really want those trian...

YouTube Channels {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month October 2016}

22 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Subscribe to several YouTube channels for science.**In this fast-paced digital world teem...

Ep 15 - How we use technology for homeschool science

15 Oct 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.There is no avoiding it – we live in a digital age. And in our homeschool, we have chosen to embrace the resources...

Ep 14 - 3 Reasons I love to use notebooking for science

01 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Notebooking is a fantastic way to record what your students are learning in science. This technique has been around ...

Always Discuss {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month September 2016}

24 Sep 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Always discuss before they write a word.**Discussion time always requires a ...

Ep 13 - Writing in Homeschool Science: Middle School & Beyond

17 Sep 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.I am back with the second part of the writing in science series! We are looking at what writing in science should lo...

Ep 12 - Writing in Homeschool Science: The Elementary Years

03 Sep 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.One of the three keys to teaching science is to keep a record. But what does writing in science look like? In episo...

Ep 11 - 5 of our best back to homeschool tips!

21 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Folks all around the globe are “not” going back to school! It’s that time of the year when we really start to ...

Ep 10 - How to make science your kid's favorite subject!

06 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Do you want to make this year your best year for science ever? In episode 10 of the Teaching Science at Home show, ...

Take Advantage {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month August 2016}

27 Jul 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take advantage of the everyday opportunities.**As we head into a new school ...

Ep 9 - 5 Tips For Stargazing

22 Jul 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Wondering how to teach your little ones about the beauty they see in the night sky?In episode 9 of the Teaching Scie...

Ep 8 - What is Nature Study?

11 Jul 2016

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Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Where does nature study fit into teaching science at home? Is it the centerpiece? Or just an afterthought? Should it...

Take a Walk {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month July 2016}

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Take a walk in the woods!**It's July and in the Northern Hemisphere, things are real...

Ep 7 - Learning about science on the fly

25 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.I love teaching through nature because it awakens the scientific side of the brain in the same way that a good book ...