Water Thermodynamics Home Science Demo

Water Thermodynamics Home Science Demo

In this fun and simple demonstration, we see how water’s temperature affects its density — and its behavior!

Condensation Activity: What Causes Dew and Frost?

Condensation Activity: What Causes Dew and Frost?

In this quick science demo, we create condensation and explore how water vapor becomes dew when it’s chilly and frost when it’s really chilly!

Top 5 YouTube Science Channels for Kids

Top 5 YouTube Science Channels for Kids

YouTube is a smorgasbord of content. Don’t waste your precious time trying to wade through it all — here are the absolute best science channels for your kids!

Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary

Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary

This month, don’t miss the opportunity to observe the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! No matter what science curriculum you’re into right now, it’s the perfect time to learn about the moon, space exploration, and our solar

Static Electricity — Some Very Attractive Activities!

Static Electricity — Some Very Attractive Activities!

Your littles will go bananas for these static electricity activities! Pure magic!

Homemade Rope-Climbing Toy

Homemade Rope-Climbing Toy

Pull the string down, and watch the toy go up! Fun and simple mechanical toy you can build with materials you probably already have in your basement.

Learning About Vertebrates: Bone Collection

Learning About Vertebrates: Bone Collection

If you are working on biology or life science this year, we’ve discovered a fantastic book for learning about the types of vertebrates and their amazing skeletons!

Sensory Play: Ice & Water

Sensory Play: Ice & Water

It’s 30° outside, but at least twice a week, my four-year-old is requesting that we go to the pool.  These boys miss their summer water play! To substitute, we are using lots of indoor water activities, especially those involving temperature

Science Activity: Oil, Water, and Color Mixing

Science Activity: Oil, Water, and Color Mixing

Here’s a quick and simple way to add a color-mixing element to a classic oil and water activity.

Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less

Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less

Did you know Charlotte Mason said little kids should be outside for six hours a day in fair weather?  That sounds awesome to me, Charlotte. Unfortunately, our schedule is a bit tight for that right now.  Since making the daylight