Discover the beauty of science and nature through living books, inspiring curiosity, deepening understanding, and nurturing a love for God's creation.
Discover the beauty of science and nature through living books, inspiring curiosity, deepening understanding, and nurturing a love for God's creation.
Discover the beauty of science and nature through living books, inspiring curiosity, deepening understanding, and nurturing a love for God's creation.
Since 2010, the Sabbath Mood Homeschool blog has been a source of encouragement and training for homeschool families wishing to implement Charlotte Mason's principles and practices.
Last week we considered the Chemistry of Autumn, and tried to preserve some of the best colored leaves for our nature study wall/shelf. First, we collected the most colorful leaves …
I have always loved this time of year, and now that I live in the Appalachian Mountains I love it even more! I thought we might break into our regularly scheduled …
In this experiment the objective is to determine what observable factors are changed in a chemical reaction and what factors remain constant. Chemicals Used: Part one calls for 50 ml hydrochloric …
Setting Up Your Science Notebook: 1. Use a 8″ x 10″ sketchbook. I prefer the stitched variety over the spiral bound, and I look for ones that have a smoother paper …
Frequently people ask me how to homeschool with little children around. They may be worried that their little ones will be disruptive or distracting, or maybe they really are. In …
We have gotten much more snow this year than usual, and consequently, the local schools have taken off 13 “Snow Days”! People who live in the North would laugh at …
I never appreciate homeschooling so much as when I hear the school bus go by at 7 am. Just the thought of getting my kids up and ready in time …
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. (John 6:1-14) It’s a favorite because of the little boy “with five small barley …
I’m sure I am not alone when I tell you that sometimes I fear that I am totally inadequate to be my kids teacher! So long as I’m admitting that, …
When the big kids left public school and began homeschooling with me they hated to read. It’s not surprising at all, because it was 1) HARD for them, and 2) …