I do the same!! Younger kids need to stay curious and we need to have fun learning / teaching. I have a list of topics to cover month to month (about 2ish) and gather library books, coloring pages, whatever I can find to make that topic enjoyable for my kids. It allows us to change it up constantly but still feel like we are doing work. Right now we are studying birds and trees so I have blank posters up that we can fill in with information or pictures.
Love this! Makes the most sense for growing minds. How do you include this in your IHIP at the beginning of the year? (I live in NY and we have to submit our plan and curriculum lists at the beginning of the year)
We read a lot of books for science and we watch a lot of science videos as well!!! We currently have a list of science experiments that we need to get to!!! My oldest daughter does coding!!! We love hello fresh for my oldest son and daughter!!! I’m trying to get my other older kid in the kitchen but I get a no!!!
I'm in the same boat with elementary/middle school age kids and trying to foster that curiosity. I wish I had been less worried about it when they were younger and trying to find a science curriculum. 💕💕
I'm doing the same now. I used Blossom & Root for science because of their book list and activities, but it's not anything I couldn't look up myself. Plus, it gets expensive the older they get! Like you said, it's just one more thing to add to a list so I'd rather just cater to their interests as they come up
We get a free mini-lesson from Mystery Science every Monday. You can pay to get more access. The lessons are great and include printables. I almost took advantage of the discount they offered for full access at the beginning of the year. Maybe next year! The kids love that they get to vote on the next lesson topic. Check it out!
I do the same!! Younger kids need to stay curious and we need to have fun learning / teaching. I have a list of topics to cover month to month (about 2ish) and gather library books, coloring pages, whatever I can find to make that topic enjoyable for my kids. It allows us to change it up constantly but still feel like we are doing work. Right now we are studying birds and trees so I have blank posters up that we can fill in with information or pictures.
So cool!! Those are great ideas!! 😄
Love this! Makes the most sense for growing minds. How do you include this in your IHIP at the beginning of the year? (I live in NY and we have to submit our plan and curriculum lists at the beginning of the year)
Yes! This is also how we do science. I’ve tried a couple different science curriculums but they are so dry, or too many worksheets.
Yes we usually do science without a curriculum too... love the video Ashley!
Thanks, Gina!
We read a lot of books for science and we watch a lot of science videos as well!!! We currently have a list of science experiments that we need to get to!!! My oldest daughter does coding!!! We love hello fresh for my oldest son and daughter!!! I’m trying to get my other older kid in the kitchen but I get a no!!!
That's awesome your oldest likes coding too! Lol, my middle son doesn't like the kitchen.
I’m loving these suggestions! Thank you!
Glad you like them!
I'm in the same boat with elementary/middle school age kids and trying to foster that curiosity. I wish I had been less worried about it when they were younger and trying to find a science curriculum. 💕💕
Me too, Summer!
I'm doing the same now. I used Blossom & Root for science because of their book list and activities, but it's not anything I couldn't look up myself. Plus, it gets expensive the older they get! Like you said, it's just one more thing to add to a list so I'd rather just cater to their interests as they come up
Blossom and Root looked really great! I eyeballed it a few times.
You made me feel better about my son and his science. Thank you!!!
Ha ha! No problem!
That snap circuit! So cool!!!
We love the kiwico boxes... these crates are awesome! I even got one for myself a couple of times 🤣
I love all these ideas! Keep science fun 🥳
Yay! Thank you!
We get a free mini-lesson from Mystery Science every Monday. You can pay to get more access. The lessons are great and include printables. I almost took advantage of the discount they offered for full access at the beginning of the year. Maybe next year! The kids love that they get to vote on the next lesson topic. Check it out!
I haven't heard of that! Thanks for the idea :)
You can't go wrong with Legos! Lol perfect for winters!
I wish I would have gotten pictures or video of what they have been making! It was so cool!
Very cool!
I feel like science is so easy to do with children because they are so curious.
Exactly!
We love the Christian nature readers as well!
I was surprised by them! I didn't think we would like them as much as we do :)
Sounds about the same over here this year!
Awesome! 🥳