The Every Kid in a Park program – now called Every Kid Outdoors – is about getting kids outside to learn about our natural wonders and historic sights. This initiative from The United States National Park Service was created in 2015 by Barack Obama and aims to provide 4th graders with a free annual pass to visit the now 428 parks within the National Park System. This is a great way for families to visit the National Parks for free! this post ... Read the Post...
Sink and Float Activity Worksheet: Explaining Buoyancy to Young Children – Floating and Sinking Printable Activity
The actual process of explaining floating and sinking to early years kiddos; including preschoolers and even some toddlers is something that often happens outside of an educational environment. Your child, in the bathtub, may have noticed that certain things – like a bar of soap – sink to the bottom of the tub, while others like their bath toys, float at the surface. This is one of those situations I like to remind new homeschool ... Read the Post...
Teaching Handwriting: Strategies To Use in Your Homeschool
Handwriting and learning go hand in hand. However, in this day and age of computers, laptops, and mobile devices, handwriting at times is put on the back burner. In the early stages of education, handwriting is known to improve reading fluency and academics as a whole. Here are 7 strategies for teaching and improving handwriting skills at home. 1. Short and Sweet Strategies for Teaching Handwriting When teaching handwriting, keep the lesson ... Read the Post...
Fossil Hunting Fun for the Whole Family in Charleston South Carolina
If you want to know where to find megalodon teeth in South Carolina, Charleston Fossil Adventures has got you covered. Founded by paleontologist, Ashby Gale, Charleston Fossil Adventures offers a family-friendly outdoor experience with educational fossil hunts across Charleston area beaches. Charleston Fossil Hunting Adventures Our family has participated in both the Folly Beach Adventure and the Edisto Beach Adventure, ... Read the Post...