Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->For science, you start by reading aloud to your students, as their reading skills develop they will read the materials with you, and finally, as their reading confidence grows, they can read their own science materials. Should you read science aloud? Or should your homeschooled kids be reading their own science materials? In this podcast, we are...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Add in a few activities for fall science.** Fall is here! And this month we encourage you to mark the change in the season with a bit of fall science in this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science. Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching sci...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->Don't get discouraged when your kids don't narrate like a pro from the very beginning. If you are new to narration or if you struggle with knowing if you are doing it “right,” this episode is for you! In today's podcast, we are going to chat about what narration is, how you get your kids to narrate, and what to expect. Welcome to s...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->It is possible to teach science without doing experiments, but it is not possible to teach science without some kind of hands-on exploration. Do you have to do experiments for science? Yes and no! In this podcast episode, we are going to discuss how it's possible to do science without experiments, as long as you do some kinds of hands-on sci...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeway->There are two key factors to consider before you decide to combine for science - the age of your students and their age gap. To combine or not - that is the homeschool science question! In this podcast episode, we are going to discuss the two factors you need to consider when deciding whether or not to combine for science. Welcome to season 5 of t...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->As long as you are doing, gathering, and telling each week – you are hitting all the high points of what you need for science. Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.  In our last episode, we chatted about why w...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take some time to color for science.** Coloring pages are often used for art, but can they be a valuable addition to your homeschool science time? We here at Elemental Science say yes! Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->We need to teach science for a variety of reasons and as homeschoolers, we have the chance to make science enjoyable, not intimidating! Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.  This season we are answering commo...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't be afraid of doing science in your kitchen.** You don't have to have a full-on, dedicated lab in order to teach science at home. You just need a flat work surface, a sink nearby, access to chemicals, and protective gear, if necessary. The good news is that all this can be found in your kitchen! Welcome to th...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Read a few books about science this summer.** Summer is all about fun! It's about taking a well-deserved break from the norm, playing in the sunshine, and enjoying being outdoors. But you are bound to have a few moments of downtime, and we want to encourage you to have your children read a few books about science durin...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Listen in as Paige asks her daughter, who graduated from their homeschool this year, a few questions about her experience! This episode is a bonus episode, view all of science 4 here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/news/simple-homeschool-science-roadmap  -------------------------------  **Share the Tips**  If you found these homeschool science tips to be help...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - This summer, focus on wonder science.** This month, I want to encourage you to spend the summer looking for wonder science. What does wonder science mean? It means finding, observing, watching, and doing things that make you wonder. Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->The high school years are the culmination of the student’s foundational years of their academic journey with you. The method you choose to teach science will depend upon your students’ interests and their plans for the future. At this point in our journey down the roadmap for science, we know our goals for high school science and the tools we can...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->For the high school years, you can use textbooks with experiments, exams, events in science, in-depth science projects, and research papers to help you accomplish your goals for science. We chatted about the three goals for high school science last week. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the tools you can use to accomplish those goals!...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->Your goals for high school science are to share the key principles and laws of science as well as helping your students to think about the things they are learning as you meet the requirements for graduation. Here we are at the fourth and final stop on our roadmap to teaching science – the high school years! Today we will be chatting about your g...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Embrace the season of homeschooling you are in.** Life changes. We all have seasons that we flow into and out of. And this is true for homeschooling as well. As I roll through more and more seasons of life, I seek more and more to be grateful for the season of homeschooling I am in because there is so much beauty in the mom...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->Science sounds a bit more complicated during the middle school years, but I want to encourage you that it is possible to teach science at home during these years. At this point in our journey down the roadmap for science, we know our goals for middle school science and the tools we can use, but what does it actually look like? In today's epi...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->For the middle school years, you can use hands-on inquiry, scientific readings, organized writing, a science fair project, internet research, and quizzes or tests to help you accomplish your goals for science. We chatted about the three goals for middle school science last week. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the tools you can use to...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->For the middle school years, you want to capitalize on the student's need to know why along with continuing to feed him or her with information. Here we are at the third stop on our roadmap to teaching science – the middle school years! Today we will be chatting about your goals for science during these years. Welcome to the Tips for Homesch...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->It’s okay to try out the different methods of teaching science to see which one fits you the best as long as you make sure that you hit all three keys each week. At this point in our journey down the roadmap for science, we know our goals for elementary science and the tools we can use, but what does it actually look like? In today's episode...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - The best plan for success is to be consistent.** It's not the perfect program. It's not an expensive set-up. And it's not the ideal convergence of a splendid learning experience that leads to success with teaching science at home. It's consistency. Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->For elementary years, you can use scientific demonstrations, science-oriented books, notebooking, projects, and memory work to help you accomplish your goals for science. We chatted about the two goals for elementary science last week. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the tools you can use to accomplish those goals! Welcome to the Tips...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->For the elementary years, you want to create interest and fill their bucket with interesting facts. Welcome to the second stop on our roadmap to teaching science – the elementary years! Today we will be chatting about your two goals for science during these years. Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the loft...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - Set aside time this year to attend a homeschool convention, retreat, or meet-up.** A few years back, I shared 5 ways you can become a better homeschool science teacher and one of those ways was to attend a convention. This month, I want to encourage you to set aside a bit of time to attend a convention, a retreat, or just meet up with a...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Key Takeaway->Whether you choose to fold science into your daily life, or you choose to use a program for science during the early years, introducing your young students to science will be worth the effort. We have chatted about your goals and tools for early years science, but what does it look like to actually science during the early years? In this episode,...