We have been learning so much about our solar system from Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy elementary textbook. So, it is time to incorporate some space art! An astronomy chalk pastel art tutorial in the style of the cover of the book. Begin with either a black or dark blue piece of construction paper. We made ours vertical like the textbook but you can decide
Homeschool Science Curriculum Choices: Reader Question
We have several homeschool science curriculum choices that have blessed us big time. I’ve shared about what we’ve used in the last couple of years. That prompted a reader to ask the following question. She said that I could share with you… Question: I have been struggling with picking a science curriculum for my children (rising K, 3rd, and 6th). I have it down to
Homeschool Science for Multiple Ages
You might remember that last year all our ages studied marine biology using Apologia resources. Oh we could just continue to camp out there! What a fantastic year of learning it was! (More on that Most Used IKEA Bookshelf in 10 Homeschool Learning Centers at Hodgepodge) But, we have also been excited about new studies this year. My 10th grade son is especially looking forward
Apologia Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day Resources
When it came time to choose a science course for our high schoolers, we thought, “Why not marine biology?” And why not make a family study of it? And so we did. For our elementary ages we are enjoying Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creature of the Fifth Day. We gathered resources and have been learning about marine biology with all our multiple ages
Homeschool Science with Multiple Ages
Is it time to do our science lesson yet? We look forward to it. The reading of the science lesson during lunch. Not every day but most days we enjoy a lesson. We use several resources for all our ages. I’ll share them with you today as well as how we work them into our days – for each of our ages. In each section,
Apologia Live Giveaway at Heart of the Matter
Apologia Live is a specially designed weekend retreat. A refreshing time for the homeschool mother in the trenches! An Apologia Live retreat will help you find strength for the journey! I have the privilege of attending (and counting down the days until the weekend!) in Atlanta, March 23 – 24. I will be tweeting live from the retreat for Heart of the Matter. A very
Apologia Science
Our family loves science and our favorite science curriculum is Apologia Science.