I often want to explain to people my parenting philosophy, my teaching theory, and my opposition to some traditional ways… Read more My Favorite Parenting and Education Books
Category: Science Experiments
Elementary Science: Materials
This is part of a comprehensive elementary science curriculum. This one is on materials. I explain why I disagree with… Read more Elementary Science: Materials
Elementary Science: Animals
This is an elementary science curriculum on animals! I made these because I was disgruntled with how most science taught… Read more Elementary Science: Animals
Preschool and Elementary Science: Pressure
For my kids, I’ve been doing hands-on activities, revolving around one topic, until we’ve exhausted the topic (at their level).… Read more Preschool and Elementary Science: Pressure
Fluids Pt I
I am putting together curriculum designed by topic for my kids. My post about the principles of how to present… Read more Fluids Pt I
Properties of Material Part II
In the first part of my properties of materials lesson, I taught my kid some definitions of properties of material,… Read more Properties of Material Part II
‘The Three Little Bears Principle’: How to Best Teach Definitions to Preschoolers
The Importance of Preschool Vocabulary It is important to me, as a home school mom and just as a mom,… Read more ‘The Three Little Bears Principle’: How to Best Teach Definitions to Preschoolers
Properties of Material Lessons for Preschoolers Part I
I have been doing lessons with my kids. Doing such hands-on lessons is proven to help a child build a… Read more Properties of Material Lessons for Preschoolers Part I
Malleable versus Brittle
You might already have these materials. If not, they are easily got on your next grocery trip. This is a… Read more Malleable versus Brittle
Conduction Lesson with Ice Cubes
This is such an easy lesson. A preschooler can understand it, but it would be valuable for even a college… Read more Conduction Lesson with Ice Cubes